SDET Engineer III

Cloud software provider for state and local government, powering more effective and accountable government services.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For SDET Engineer III

OpenGov is a leading cloud software provider transforming state and local government operations across the United States. As an SDET Engineer III, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of OpenGov's applications that serve over 1,800 government agencies. The position offers an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact public service delivery, from helping small businesses to managing infrastructure and disaster recovery.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring junior team members. You'll work closely with product managers, developers, and UX teams to drive quality initiatives and improve software delivery processes.

OpenGov has received numerous accolades, including being named to the 2023 Top Workplaces USA, Forbes America's Best Startup Employers, and the GovTech 100 for seven consecutive years. The company's mission-driven approach and strong leadership under CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard, JD from Yale) create an environment where technology meets social impact.

This role is perfect for experienced QA engineers who want to make a difference in public sector technology while working with modern tools and methodologies. You'll be part of a smart, fun, and humble team that's dedicated to transforming how local governments serve their communities. The position offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful social impact.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For SDET Engineer III

  • Drive the quality strategy for the team by setting standards and driving continuous improvement
  • Work hand-in-hand with developers and product managers to enable quality in the application
  • Develop automated tests for regression, feature testing, and performance testing
  • Review design documents and product requirement documents
  • Perform code reviews for tests and supporting test code
  • Perform manual and exploratory testing
  • Mentor and guide junior software engineers
  • Use defect patterns and insights from observability to drive testing practices
  • Work with CI tools to execute tests and analyze test results

Requirements For SDET Engineer III

TypeScript
JavaScript
Java
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5 or more years of industry experience, with 2 years as an SDET or test automation engineer
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, Javascript, Java, or any object-oriented programming language
  • Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium
  • Proficiency in automated testing REST and/or GraphQL services and microservice architectures
  • Proficiency in database fundamentals
  • Good understanding of Continuous Integration and Deployment tools
  • Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and the overall GitHub ecosystem
  • Experience improving quality through various testing methods
  • Experience creating testing artifacts and gathering requirements

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