Staff SDET Engineer

Leader in AI-enabled software for cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts, serving 2,000 communities across the United States.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Staff SDET Engineer

OpenGov, the leading provider of AI-enabled software for government entities, is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (Staff SDET) to spearhead quality engineering initiatives. This role presents a unique opportunity to impact public sector software that serves over 2,000 communities across the United States.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 12+ years of industry experience, including 8+ years in an SDET role. You'll be responsible for defining and implementing testing standards, leading automation frameworks development, and ensuring quality across our product suite. The role combines technical expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern testing frameworks with strategic leadership in quality engineering.

Working from our Pune office, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Your responsibilities span from developing sophisticated test automation frameworks to mentoring engineering teams and driving innovation in quality practices. The role requires expertise in cloud-native technologies, API testing, and performance testing, particularly with tools like Playwright and k6.

OpenGov offers a compelling mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts government efficiency and public trust. We provide comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. You'll join a global team of 800+ passionate professionals working to revolutionize government technology.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in test automation, API testing, and cloud technologies, combined with leadership skills to influence quality practices across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to shape the quality strategy for critical government software systems while working with cutting-edge technologies including AI/ML-driven testing approaches.

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Responsibilities For Staff SDET Engineer

  • Define and drive quality strategy across product suite, establishing testing standards and quality gates
  • Lead development and maintenance of scalable test automation frameworks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality in software development lifecycle
  • Define process for review of test plans, test cases and automation code
  • Perform exploratory and manual testing for high-priority releases
  • Own and report key quality metrics
  • Mentor Engineering Team on testing best practices
  • Lead cross-functional quality initiatives
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
  • Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge testing tools and methodologies

Requirements For Staff SDET Engineer

TypeScript
JavaScript
Kubernetes
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of industry experience, with 8+ years in SDET role
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript
  • Experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)
  • Deep understanding of REST and GraphQL APIs testing
  • Experience with security and accessibility testing
  • Knowledge of cloud-native principles and Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in database fundamentals and SQL
  • Experience with load/performance testing tools
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps principles
  • Experience in quality engineering for SaaS platforms

Benefits For Staff SDET Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
  • Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness stipends
  • HSA contributions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Weekly catered lunches

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