Jr. SDET Tester
The Jr. SDET Tester role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software features and automated test scripts primarily using Microsoft .NET technologies and QA automation tools like Playwright and Selenium. The position requires a blend of software development and quality assurance responsibilities, including bug triage, manual and automated testing, and participation in Agile ceremonies, supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines. This junior-level role emphasizes strong communication, a growth mindset, and collaboration across development, QA, and product teams in an on-site environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is a junior/associate-level SDET role on an IT team based in Dunedin, FL. You will contribute to both software development and automated testing under the guidance of senior engineers and QA leads.
- Design, develop, and maintain software features and bug fixes for enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET) and web stacks.
- Implement, maintain, and run automated test suites (Playwright preferred; Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber also used).
- Work within BDD and Page Object Model automation frameworks.
- Perform manual testing as needed: smoke tests, functional regression, environment validation (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod).
- Triage and document defects in Azure DevOps Boards: reproduce issues, capture logs/screenshots, assign severity/priority.
- Support CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps): monitor automated test execution and help troubleshoot pipeline failures.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA leads, and developers to translate requirements into test cases and fixes.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, retrospectives.
- Use AI-assisted developer/testing tools within team standards (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to improve productivity.
Interview Process
- Round 1: 30-minute virtual interview with two hiring managers.
- Round 2: Panel interview with team leads (may be onsite).
(Interview scheduling is managed by the hiring team; times shown on source post were examples and subject to change.)
Compensation (Estimated)
- Estimated base: $48,093 per year (source estimate). Actual pay may vary based on experience, location, and the Confidential Client’s pay practices.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience (internships, co-ops, capstone projects count).
- 0–3 years combined software development and/or QA/testing experience.
- Foundational hands-on software development experience; familiarity with object-oriented programming.
- Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript is ideal; foundational experience with C#/.NET or similar is expected.
- Exposure to QA automation tools (Playwright preferred; Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber acceptable).
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and Azure DevOps (or similar) for issue tracking and pipelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and eagerness to learn.
Preferred
- Hands-on Playwright automation and TypeScript/JavaScript experience.
- Experience with BDD, Page Object Model, and CI/CD automation.
- Prior internships or projects blending software development and automated testing.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum teams.
Skills & Tools
- TypeScript / JavaScript
- C#, .NET / .NET Core
- Playwright (highly desirable), Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber
- Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines)
- RESTful APIs, SQL Server
- BDD frameworks, Page Object Model
- AI-assisted tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) — used within team guidelines
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail when reproducing and documenting defects.
- Collaborative mindset; able to work closely with cross-functional team members.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Additional info
- Employment type: Full-time (per source).
- This position reports to a Quality Release Manager. No direct supervisory responsibility.
- Candidates with internships, co-ops, capstone projects, or related coursework are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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