SDET Engineer

  •  Reference Number: 398670
  •  Posted: 05/22/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract
  • Industry: Engineering

Our client, a leading innovator in the technology sector, is seeking a dedicated SDET Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a SDET Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Quality Assurance department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive mindset, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: SDET Engineer
Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Spotlight Call Notes:

  • Remote – preference to Central; but open to all time zones
  • 6 months with possibility of extension
  • Responsibilities
    • Role is focused fully on automation testing
      • E2E automation testing experience is important; will remotely access POS via VPN or other access and run simulations on those devices
    • System validation and UI testing mix
  • Top 3 Skills
    • Deep knowledge/experience in Node.js and TypeScript
    • Knowledge of MQTT or similar Pub/Sub interfaces like WebSockets, SSE, etc.
    • AI experience
  • Skills
    • 5 – 10 years of experience would be needed
    • No education requirements
    • QSR or restaurant industry experience would be preferred
    • Framework is built in Node.js and TypeScript
      • Wants someone who can jump into existing frameworks of Node.js and TypeScript so those are required
      • Testing can be done in Mocha or similar test runner platforms
    • AWS is preferred cloud environment
    • Open to any AI tools; Cursor and Claude are the current licensed AI tools Yum adopts
      • Goal is Increase productivity using AI tools and automate the ticket gathering and automation process
    • Appium experience is highly preferred
    • Wants someone with experience in MQTT or similar Pub/Sub architecture interfaces
    • GraphQL is mandatory
    • Cloud experience including Docker would be preferred
 


Responsibilities
  • Design, test, and maintain automated tests for Yum services
  • Lead efforts in drafting test scenarios and writing tests to cover functional use cases for each feature.
  • Collaborate with teams across Yum services to triage bugs and investigate failures in various environments.
  • Monitor and maintain test pipelines and use observability tools and test logs to identify and fix failures.
  • Clearly communicate bugs and proactively initiate discussions to aid issue discovery and resolution.
  • Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to enhance the development workflow and improve delivery velocity.

Qualifications
  • Solid proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript; experience with test runners such as Mocha
  • Hands-on experience with UI test automation frameworks, including Playwright
  • Experience testing MQTT or similar Pub/Sub interfaces (e.g., WebSockets, SSE)
  • Experience testing GraphQL APIs, including writing and maintaining tests for complex queries
  • Working knowledge of cloud environments and containerized deployments, including Docker images and container registries
  • Working knowledge of Git and Git-based workflows, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Experience analyzing and correlating application and service logs across multiple services (e.g., tracing errors, debugging test failures)
  • Experience using Jira (or similar tools) for task and issue tracking
  • Familiarity with Android test automation using frameworks such as Appium.

 

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
 
  • Medical 
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • 401(k)
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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