Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - LCPtracker, Inc. - Orange, CA

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Company Summary

LCPtracker, Inc. is a cloud-based software (SaaS) provider specializing in labor compliance for public works construction projects. LCPtracker has offices in New Braunfels, TX, Orange CA, and Fenton, MI, and helps government agencies and prime contractors meet Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage compliance requirements on projects backed by federal, state, and/or local funding. Thousands of clients and over 100,000 contractors use LCPtracker for their certified payroll and construction site compliance needs. LCPtracker has been recognized year after year since 2017 as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Orange County by the Orange County Register.

Position Summary

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test cases to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications. This role partners closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA team members to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable automated test frameworks and test suites

Write, review, and execute automated tests for web applications, APIs, and backend services

Collaborate with software engineers to ensure testability, quality, and adherence to best practices

Participate in requirements and design reviews to provide input on test coverage and quality risks

Identify, document, and track defects, partnering with development teams through resolution

Perform root cause analysis for defects and test failures

Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated testing execution

Execute manual testing as needed to supplement automation efforts

Ensure test environments and test data are properly configured and maintained