Design, develop, and maintain automated test software for mobile, web, and desktop applications using modern test automation frameworks.
Create service mocks, test data frameworks, and contract tests for APIs and services
Partner with engineers to ensure systems are designed for testability from the beginning
Establish and enforce release readiness criteria and quality gates
Build automated validation into CI pipelines to improve deployment confidence and release frequency
Build automated tests that validate security-first design, verify privacy and sensitive data handling, and include adversarial and abuse test cases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements, identify test scenarios, and ensure adequate test coverage
Perform both manual and automated testing, as necessary, to ensure the highest quality of BlackCloak solutions

3+ years of experience in software testing and test automation, with exposure across mobile, web, and desktop applications.
Proficiency in building and maintaining test automation tools using modern frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, or Maestro).
Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java.
Experience with Git and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Solid understanding of API Security (OAuth, JWT, and Rate-limiting validation).
Experience testing privacy-centric features (e.g., VPN tunnels, encrypted storage, or permission-stripping) preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Demonstrated ability to prevent defects through engineering solutions rather than manual verification.

100% Remote Company, within the USA
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a 100% employer-paid monthly premium option for employees & 50% employer-paid monthly premiums for dependents.
Health Savings Account with company contribution for eligible medical plans.
Flexible Vacation Plan
10 Paid Company Holidays
100% employer-paid Life, AD&D and Short
and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Traditional and Roth options, including employer match.
Company Equity
Paid Parental and Pregnancy Recovery Leave
Company and team off-sites and virtual events throughout the year
Home office stipend

Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET

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