<p><strong>SDET (Automated; Java/Python)</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Hybrid 4x/week in Philadelphia, PA</strong></p><p><strong>Duration: Through 12/31/2026, extensions likely</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This senior-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining automated testing solutions that support high-volume consumer technology platforms. The position works closely with engineering teams in a distributed global environment and emphasizes strong coding skills, automation expertise, CI/CD integration, and AI-assisted testing practices. The ideal candidate brings a blend of software development and quality engineering experience, with the ability to contribute to both automated and functional testing efforts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Build, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and test scripts</li><li>Execute both functional and automated testing across device and platform applications</li><li>Develop and support automation solutions using modern testing frameworks and scripting languages</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and QA teams across globally distributed environments</li><li>Participate in development-related activities and partner closely with software engineers</li><li>Integrate automated testing into CI/CD and deployment pipelines</li><li>Leverage AI tools and workflows to improve testing and engineering efficiency</li><li>Troubleshoot defects, test failures, and release-related issues</li><li>Support software releases and contribute to product quality, stability, and faster delivery cycles</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>6–8+ years of QA automation, SDET, or related software quality experience</li><li>Strong hands-on test automation experience</li><li>Strong programming skills in JavaScript or Python, with Python scripting preferred</li><li>Experience with Node.js</li><li>Experience building, maintaining, and configuring automation frameworks, including Cypress or comparable frameworks</li><li>Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes</li><li>Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools</li><li>Ability to perform coding exercises during the interview process</li><li>Experience with both automated and functional testing</li><li>Background working on software development projects, not solely manual testing initiatives</li><li>Experience troubleshooting application, testing, and release-related issues</li><li>Experience incorporating AI tools into testing or engineering workflows</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in entertainment, media, connected device, or consumer technology environments</li><li>Experience supporting device-based platforms and applications</li><li>Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up or establishing framework architecture standards</li></ul><p><br></p>

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