Senior SDET **
Position Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support and expand automated testing capabilities across the software development lifecycle. In this role, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure applications are reliable, scalable, and meet the highest standards of quality.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in test automation, software development, and modern quality engineering practices. You will work within an existing enterprise Selenium based automation framework, helping maintain and enhance it while improving test coverage and supporting fast, reliable releases.
A significant portion of the role focuses on automation (approximately 70%), with manual testing (approximately 30%) required for components that are not suitable for automation. The role requires the ability to quickly understand existing frameworks, execute regression cycles, and triage or resolve automation issues under time sensitive release schedules.
You will also collaborate closely with cross functional teams to troubleshoot defects, improve test processes, and embed quality practices throughout the development lifecycle.
This position is required in one of the following locations: Reston, VA
Your future duties and responsibilities
. 6+ years of experience in software testing with a strong emphasis on test automation
. 6+ years of hands on experience with Selenium automation frameworks (highest priority skill)
. Experience working with or testing Documentum based systems from a QA perspective
. Strong programming skills with Java preferred (current framework uses Java), though experience in other modern languages such as Python is also acceptable
. Experience maintaining and enhancing existing automation frameworks, rather than building frameworks from scratch
. Hands on experience with automation and testing tools such as Selenium, Selenide, Rest Assured, JUnit/TestNG, or Karate
. Experience executing regression testing cycles, triaging failures, and resolving automation issues
. Strong understanding of API testing, UI automation, backend validation, and database testing
. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration with tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
. Ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with development teams to resolve defects
. Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product, and DevOps teams
. Passion for shift left testing and continuous improvement of software quality practices
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. 8+ years of experience in software testing with a strong emphasis on test automation
. 8+ years of hands-on experience with Selenium automation frameworks (highest priority skill)
. Experience working with or testing Documentum based systems from a QA perspective
. Strong programming skills with Java preferred (current framework uses Java), though experience in other modern languages such as Python is also acceptable
. Experience maintaining and enhancing existing automation frameworks, rather than building frameworks from scratch
. Hands on experience with automation and testing tools such as Selenium, Selenide, Rest Assured, JUnit/TestNG, or Karate
. Experience executing regression testing cycles, triaging failures, and resolving automation issues
. Strong understanding of API testing, UI automation, backend validation, and database testing
. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration with tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
. Ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with development teams to resolve defects
. Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product, and DevOps teams
. Passion for shift left testing and continuous improvement of software quality practices
Desired Skillset:
. Experience with performance or load testing tools
. Experience working in environments with microservices architectures
. Experience supporting or testing systems in the mortgage or financial services domain
. Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or AI assisted development tools, with the ability to demonstrate effective prompting techniques
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $97,300.00 $123,200.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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