Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test

Anywhere

Type : Contract

Category : Engineer

Industry : Technology

Workplace Type : Remote

Reference ID : JN -102025-103984

Date Posted : 10 / 06 / 2025

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Description : 100% Remote

We're hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build a robust test infrastructure for a cutting-edge software-defined networking (SDN) platform. In this role, you'll work closely with both backend and frontend engineers to design automated tests, simulate real-world networking scenarios, and ensure reliability from the kernel to the UI.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate : $60 - $80 / hr. w2

Responsibilities :

Design and implement automated test frameworks across the stack (frontend, backend, networking, and infrastructure).

Write and maintain integration, E2E, and system-level tests using tools like Pytest, Jest, and Cypress.

Test APIs (REST and gRPC) for functionality, security, and performance.

Build and run test scenarios for networking features (e.g. NAT, firewalls, VPN tunnels, VRFs).

Build and execute test plans in HIL environments to validate software on real hardware.

Work with PostgreSQL and SQLite to seed test data, assert correctness, and validate migrations.

Integrate tests into CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

Experience Requirements :

4+ years of experience in test automation or software quality roles, ideally with exposure to both frontend and backend testing.

Strong programming skills in Python and TypeScript.

Hands-on experience with networking testing tools and debugging traffic behavior.

Experience with test frameworks such as Pytest, Jest, and Cypress.

Familiarity with REST and gRPC API testing.

Experience testing web UIs built with React / Next.js.

Ability to set up and validate cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS EC2, VPC) and simulate real-world scenarios.

Familiar with Git, CI / CD pipelines, and automated build / test workflows.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits : medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state / locality.

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About Eliassen Group :

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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