Software Development Engineer (SDET), IT Software Test Engineers

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow. They are seeking an Automate-First SDET responsible for building and maintaining automated test coverage using Python and Playwright, ensuring quality in every stage of development within an Agile team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end test automation using Python and Playwright
• Establish and execute a repeatable, AI-assisted automation workflow (e.g., using Cursor) to generate tests quickly and consistently
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to define testable acceptance criteria
• Develop and maintain API and integration tests
• Perform targeted exploratory testing where automation gaps exist
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
• Continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and execution speed
• The I-Client philosophy and the Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Playwright
• Demonstrated ability to build automation-first testing strategies, not manual-first approaches
• Experience using AI IDEs (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) to generate and accelerate test development
• Experience testing APIs and distributed systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into them
• Solid understanding of Agile development practices
• Someone with a clear, repeatable process for going from requirements → automated tests immediately
• A mindset of speed + quality through automation
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, highly technical environment
• Strong ownership and accountability for quality
• Preferred experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6)
• Preferred experience with database validation/testing (SQL)
• Preferred familiarity with modern cloud-based architectures