Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - FairCom - Washington, DC

As our Software Engineer In Test (SDET Engineer), you’ll own and evolve our automated test architecture across FairCom’s core platforms by implementing tests to verify software functionality and performance. You will collaborate with developers to identify software issues, develop automated test plans, and ensure the highest quality standards are met. Your contributions will be crucial to delivering reliable and efficient software products.

The Day-to-Day:
• Own automated regression coverage targets.
• Define and track quality KPIs (escape rate, flake rate, mean time to detect).
• Block releases when quality thresholds are not met.
• Modify gating logic and failure policies and coordinate pipeline design reviews.
• Will conduct performance and scalability validation, data correctness across replication, sync, and edge scenarios, and failure-mode testing (network loss, partial writes, crash recovery).
• Design and implement robust automation test frameworks that support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, enabling efficient and reliable regression testing.
• Lead root-cause analysis of complex defects and partner with engineering to improve product stability and testability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and related teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Ensure software meets performance and quality standards.
• Create, manage, and track defects, test cases, and test cycles within Jira, ensuring clear and concise documentation of issues and test progress for development and product teams.
• Conduct regular code reviews throughout active sprints and ensure the testability of the code.
• Continuously improve test automation practices and processes.
• Update and create YAML configuration files used in automation workflows.
• Contribute to and/or review technical documentation to help describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
• Acquire and maintain an in-depth understandi