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Hollstadt Consulting

Software Engineer in Test

Hollstadt Consulting, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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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

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