Software Developer Engineer in Test

Houston 1 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, HiveThrive LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! One of our clients based in Spring, TX is seeking SDET who is local to Spring, TX. Independent contractors are eligible for this role. Please share resumes asap. Job Description: Core Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, Java, TypeScript, and TestNG. • Execute functional, regression, integration, and non-functional testing throughout the QA lifecycle. • Analyze requirements and user stories to create comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and acceptance validation. • Lead QA activities within Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, estimation, and continuous improvement. • Participate in UAT and support Product Owners in validating business workflows and acceptance criteria. • Perform database validation using MSSQL Server and MySQL. • Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution. • Improve QA processes, automation frameworks, and testing techniques to increase coverage and efficiency. • Support both scheduled release testing and urgent hotfix cycles with strong prioritization and adaptability. • Mentor junior testers in onshore/offshore teams and promote best practices in testing strategies and documentation. Education & Experience: • Minimum 8+ years of QA experience with the combination of Functional and minimum 5 years of Automation testing. • Bachelor s degree or recognized equivalent, preferably in Computer Science or a related field, from an accredited university. • In-depth understanding of the various testing concepts (e.g. Functional, Usability, Availability, Performance). • Must have proficiency in Database query knowledge. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, team spirit, and positive can-do approach. • Nice to have CMMC and ISO compliance testing experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Strong background in SDLC and Agile (Scrum) software development methodology. • Experience with different kinds of testing included but not limited to Functional, System, End-to-End, Sanity, Regression, Build Verification, System Integration etc. • End to end Functional automation using modern tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress etc. • In-depth understanding of API testing including API automation. • Languages proficiency - Java (Primary), C#, TypeScript/JavaScript (Secondary). • Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipeline (Je nkins, Git Actions etc.). • Solid background on repository & version controlling systems e.g. Bitbucket, GitHub, Git bash. • Experience in the Marine Engineering and Ship Survey domain is a plus.