Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)#26-06314 Pennington, NJ Onsite Contract Starts 6/24/2026 Ends 6/24/2027 Job Description Genesis10 is currently seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Pennington, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. We are seeking a highly technical SDET to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated testing frameworks that ensure our products remain robust as we scale. You will act as a bridge between development and operations, embedding "quality-by-design" into our CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate loves writing code to solve testing challenges and is passionate about building scalable, high-performance software.

Responsibilities:

Framework Architecture:

Design and develop modular, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks from the ground up using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium)

Automation Development:

Write production-quality code to automate end-to-end, integration, and performance tests, ensuring high test coverage across the stack

Pipeline Integration:

Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback

Performance & Load Testing:

Proactively identify performance bottlenecks by designing and executing load and stress tests for microservices and APIs

White-Box Testing:

Conduct deep-dive analysis by inspecting application logs, database queries, and system architectures to identify root causes of failures

Shift-Left Quality:

Collaborate with software developers during the design phase to identify potential edge cases and promote testable code architectures

Infrastructure Management:

Manage test environments, including containerized setups (Docker/Kubernetes), to ensure stable, isolated testing conditions

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in software development and/or automated testing Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript Strong experience with automation frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTest, TestNG, Selenium, Playwright) Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar libraries Ability to writeplex SQL queries for data verification and setup A strong "developer mindset"—you view testing as a software engineering problem to be solved with code, not just a series of manual steps Pay range: $49.15 - $57.15 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please ! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.