Sr Software Engineer in Test

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) in the RTP NC area, to join a cybersecurity and compliance-focused technology organization. The Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) will own automation strategy and quality engineering initiatives for a platform that supports certification program tracking, project oversight, reporting, and risk management. This opportunity is ideal for a testing professional who combines strong software development expertise with a proven ability to build automation frameworks from the ground up and drive quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle. This is a long-term open-ended contract.

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET):

• Establish and lead the testing approach for a platform used to manage certification programs, project milestones, deliverables, and reporting.
• Develop scalable automation solutions for web applications, APIs, backend services, and data processing workflows.
• Create comprehensive test suites covering user workflows, integrations, reporting functionality, notifications, and system accuracy.
• Work closely with engineering teams to integrate automated quality controls into CI/CD processes and release pipelines.
• Analyze defects, improve system reliability, and champion best practices related to testability, observability, and software quality.

Qualifications of the Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET):

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience working as a Software Engineer in Test (SDET) or in a senior quality engineering role.
• Proven track record of designing and building a test automation framework from scratch.
• Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience testing APIs, enterprise applications, distributed systems, and CI/CD-driven environments.

Preferred Qualifications of the Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET):

• Background supporting workflow, project management, analytics, or reporting platforms.
• Exposure to cybersecurity, compliance-driven programs, or regulated environments.
• Experience validating cloud-based applications hosted in AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of security testing methodologies and vulnerability validation practices.
• Familiarity with complex dashboards, business intelligence tools, and data visualization platforms.

Compensation for the Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) includes:

• Salary: $110,000-$145,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 08/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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