Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1404629 Were looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to help us build a quality function that moves as fast as our product does. Youll design and maintain test automation frameworks, and youll use AI coding and testing tools daily not as a novelty, but as a core part of how you write tests, triage failures, and find coverage gaps. This role suits someone who thinks like an engineer first, treats AI tools as a serious multiplier on their own judgment, and cares as much about catching the bug before launch as about the elegance of the automation that caught it. - Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, API, and backend services, embedding AI-assisted tooling into the test lifecycle where it improves speed and coverage - Use LLM-based tools (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot) to accelerate test authoring, triage failures, and generate synthetic test data, while applying sound judgment on where AI output needs human review - Build and maintain CI/CD test pipelines, ensuring fast, reliable feedback loops for engineering teams - Apply AI/ML techniques to test prioritization, flaky-test detection, and predictive failure analysis - Partner with software engineers early in the development cycle to shape testable designs and shift quality left - Own test strategy for assigned product areas, including risk-based test planning and coverage analysis - Investigate production incidents and customer-reported defects, working backward to close automation gaps - Evaluate and pilot emerging AI-powered testing tools, and make recommendations on adoption - Mentor other engineers on both traditional test automation practices and effective use of AI coding/test assistants