Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
New Jersey Manufacturers Ins.
Apply to this jobThe Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks/solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of NJM’s business applications. The SDET will work closely with developers, quality engineers, and solution owners to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts for web, mobile, and API-based applications
Write robust, scalable, and reusable test code using industry-standard tools and programming languages
Collaborate with software engineers and quality engineers to define shift-left test approaches with automation embedded throughout the delivery cycle.
Participate in code reviews, providing feedback on testability, quality, and automation coverage
Execute and analyze automated, manual, regression, smoke, integration, and performance tests
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing
Monitor test execution results and provide clear reporting on quality metrics
Contribute to test data management, environment setup, and test infrastructure improvements
Support users including training, mentoring and troubleshooting
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in software delivery, including 5+ years in Quality Engineering, software development and building test automation tools and frameworks
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience.
Strong foundation in Quality Engineering principles and advanced testing methodologies.
Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, NUnit)
Experience testing APIs using tools/frameworks such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar
Strong experience with software testing and test automation methodologies
Expertise in at least one programming language such as Java, .Net, Python, C#, or JavaScript
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with performance and load testing tools like NeoLoad and JMeter
Experience with cloud platforms
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or container-based testing
Experience using AI tools and technology to assist with automated tests.
Knowledge of BDD frameworks
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.
Pay Range: $109,200-$126,922Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.
Summary
Design and develop automated test frameworks for software quality assurance in Agile environments.
Job title
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
insurance
Location requirements
remote work allowed, based in Trenton, New Jersey
Salary
Pay Range: $109,200-$126,922
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New Jersey, USA
Trenton, NJ, USA