Hollstadt Consulting
We seek a highly skilled and detail‑oriented
Software Development Engineer in Test III (SDET III)
to ensure the quality, stability, and reliability of our modern cloud applications. This role combines
hands‑on automated test development using Cypress
with
manual exploratory and regression testing , supporting our engineering teams in delivering secure, performant, and user‑centric solutions.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in
.NET‑ and Azure‑based ecosystems , collaborating across distributed teams, and contributing to the continual improvement of our testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, and product quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Test Automation Development
Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to expand test coverage across
critical user flows, APIs, and integrations .
Implement reusable test utilities and fixtures to improve maintainability and consistency across projects.
Integrate automated tests into
Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
to support continuous quality validation during build and deployment.
Participate in
code reviews
for test automation to ensure readability, reliability, and alignment with engineering standards.
Manual Testing & Quality Assurance
Conduct
exploratory, functional, and regression testing
on web applications to uncover defects and validate real‑world scenarios.
Perform
ad‑hoc and acceptance testing
for new features, ensuring alignment with product requirements and UX expectations.
Collaborate closely with developers to
reproduce, diagnose, and verify fixes
for reported issues.
Contribute to the definition and execution of the
testing strategy , aligning automation priorities with product roadmaps.
Partner with the development team to drive
shift‑left testing , embedding quality into design and implementation phases.
Collaborate with the CI/CD team to optimize test execution time, reliability, and failure diagnostics.
Observability, Security, and Data Integrity
Leverage
Azure Monitor ,
Application Insights , and logging tools to identify and investigate production issues.
Validate test telemetry and ensure traceability across environments for faster defect triage.
Participate in
security and compliance testing
(e.g., authentication flows, PCI‑related workflows, secure data handling).
Ensure sensitive test data is handled responsibly and adheres to
organizational security policies .
Collaborate across U.S. and China time zones to ensure consistent test quality and reporting.
Communicate test results clearly and provide actionable insights to developers and product owners.
Mentor junior QA engineers and developers on Cypress best practices, debugging strategies, and effective testing techniques.
Contribute to a team culture centered on
continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability .
Qualifications
Proven experience as an
SDET or Senior QA Engineer
in an agile, cloud‑based environment.
Solid understanding of
API testing ,
UI automation , and
end‑to‑end system validation .
Familiarity with
Azure App Services ,
Azure DevOps , and
CI/CD pipelines
for test automation integration.
Experience with
manual exploratory testing , root cause analysis, and issue documentation.
Understanding of
secure application testing principles , data handling, and compliance awareness (e.g., PCI DSS).
Strong collaboration and communication skills across distributed teams.
Experience with
.NET or RESTful APIs
testing.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting
Business Consulting and Services
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Software Development Engineer in Test III (SDET III)
to ensure the quality, stability, and reliability of our modern cloud applications. This role combines
hands‑on automated test development using Cypress
with
manual exploratory and regression testing , supporting our engineering teams in delivering secure, performant, and user‑centric solutions.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in
.NET‑ and Azure‑based ecosystems , collaborating across distributed teams, and contributing to the continual improvement of our testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, and product quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Test Automation Development
Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to expand test coverage across
critical user flows, APIs, and integrations .
Implement reusable test utilities and fixtures to improve maintainability and consistency across projects.
Integrate automated tests into
Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
to support continuous quality validation during build and deployment.
Participate in
code reviews
for test automation to ensure readability, reliability, and alignment with engineering standards.
Manual Testing & Quality Assurance
Conduct
exploratory, functional, and regression testing
on web applications to uncover defects and validate real‑world scenarios.
Perform
ad‑hoc and acceptance testing
for new features, ensuring alignment with product requirements and UX expectations.
Collaborate closely with developers to
reproduce, diagnose, and verify fixes
for reported issues.
Contribute to the definition and execution of the
testing strategy , aligning automation priorities with product roadmaps.
Partner with the development team to drive
shift‑left testing , embedding quality into design and implementation phases.
Collaborate with the CI/CD team to optimize test execution time, reliability, and failure diagnostics.
Observability, Security, and Data Integrity
Leverage
Azure Monitor ,
Application Insights , and logging tools to identify and investigate production issues.
Validate test telemetry and ensure traceability across environments for faster defect triage.
Participate in
security and compliance testing
(e.g., authentication flows, PCI‑related workflows, secure data handling).
Ensure sensitive test data is handled responsibly and adheres to
organizational security policies .
Collaborate across U.S. and China time zones to ensure consistent test quality and reporting.
Communicate test results clearly and provide actionable insights to developers and product owners.
Mentor junior QA engineers and developers on Cypress best practices, debugging strategies, and effective testing techniques.
Contribute to a team culture centered on
continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability .
Qualifications
Proven experience as an
SDET or Senior QA Engineer
in an agile, cloud‑based environment.
Solid understanding of
API testing ,
UI automation , and
end‑to‑end system validation .
Familiarity with
Azure App Services ,
Azure DevOps , and
CI/CD pipelines
for test automation integration.
Experience with
manual exploratory testing , root cause analysis, and issue documentation.
Understanding of
secure application testing principles , data handling, and compliance awareness (e.g., PCI DSS).
Strong collaboration and communication skills across distributed teams.
Experience with
.NET or RESTful APIs
testing.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting
Business Consulting and Services
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