SDET / Automation Tester Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, a proven track record of working with Cucumber for Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and familiarity with the ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the overall quality of our software products by building and enhancing test automation frameworks, leading end-to-end testing efforts, and developing unit test cases. If you are passionate about test automation, thrive in collaborative environments, and enjoy solving complex problems, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with a dynamic team. Responsibilities +

Test Automation Development:

Create, develop, and maintain custom test automation frameworks in Java, using Cucumber for BDD. +

Framework Enhancements:

Modify and optimize existing automation frameworks to support new feature requirements and improve efficiency. +

End-to-End Testing:

Plan, execute, and automate end-to-end testing to ensure seamless functionality of software systems. +

Unit Test Development:

Collaborate with developers to write and maintain unit tests for new and existing features. + Integration with

ELK Stack:

Utilize ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to monitor and analyze test execution results, and support debugging efforts by capturing real-time application logs. +

Collaborative Engineering:

Work closely with developers, QA engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to design test strategies and ensure robust test coverage. +

Continuous Improvement:

Drive innovation by exploring cutting-edge testing tools and technologies to elevate the quality of the automation process. +

Defect Tracking and Resolution:

Identify, document, and assist the development team in resolving defects. +

Agile Environment:

Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to support Agile development practices. Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications +

Programming Languages:

Strong proficiency in Java, with proven experience in writing test scripts and automating test cases. +

Cucumber Expertise:

Hands-on experience implementing and executing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) test frameworks using Cucumber. +

Framework Development:

Demonstrated ability to design, build, and enhance test automation frameworks from scratch as well as refactor or optimize existing frameworks. +

End-to-End Testing:

Extensive experience conducting comprehensive end-to-end tests, ensuring systems meet all functional and non-functional requirements. +

Unit Testing:

Solid background in writing unit tests (e.g., JUnit, TestNG) to enhance code reliability. +

ELK Knowledge:

Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, particularly using ELK to capture and analyze test logs for debugging. +

Version Control:

Proficient in using source version control tools such as Git or GitHub. +

CI/CD Tools:

Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar. +

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. +

Collaboration:

Proven ability to thrive in a team environment, contributing to seamless collaboration across engineering and product teams. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .