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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Association of American Medical Colleges
403(b), remote work
United States, D.C., Washington
655 K St Nw Ste 100 (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2026
Who We Are:

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.

At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

  • Remote Work - Fully remote work available for most positions

  • Retirement Savings - Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising.

  • Health & Wellness Perks - Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more)

  • Support & Family Care - Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets

Additional information can be found on our website.

Why us, why now?

The Senior Software Engineer in Test is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated and manual test cases to ensure software quality. This role is primarily hands-on, focusing on test execution and automation development, while providing input to test planning and strategy under the guidance of a Lead Software Engineer in Test or Test Manager. The Senior engineer in test plays a key role in ensuring high-quality software delivery.

How will you make an impact?

Test Strategy & Planning:

  • Participate in planning activities by contributing test scenarios and risk assessments for assigned features.

  • Provide input to ensure adequate coverage but defer to Lead Software engineer in Test /Test Manager for overall strategy.

Test Design & Development:

  • Develop and maintain Test cases, automated scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java for functional and regression coverage.

  • Execute hands-on testing for high-risk features.

  • Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines.

  • Identify automation gaps and collaborate with lead engineers to improve framework coverage.

Test Execution & Analysis:

  • Execute manual and automated tests for assigned features.

  • Log defects, analyze issues, and collaborate with developers to resolve root causes.

  • Maintain accurate test documentation.

  • Contribute to sprint-level quality discussions with developers, product owners, and business analysts.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication:

  • Ability to work closely with project management, developers, and QA leads to coordinate testing activities and resolve issues.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement:

  • Track project-level QA metrics such as test case execution results and defect counts.

  • Suggest improvements to enhance testing efficiency and coverage within the scope of assigned work.

What will you bring to the role? Required Qualifications:
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

  • Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

  • 5 - 7 years of related work experience

  • 1 - 3 years of experience managing a specialized program

  • 5 years in software testing, QA engineering, or SDET roles.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit or relevent tools.

  • Proficiency in Java programming for automation scripts.

  • Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).

  • Skilled in functional, regression, and exploratory testing.

  • Ability to design test cases using standard techniques such as boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning.

  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  • Experience in testing database and ability to write SQL queries for performing the tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber.

  • Familiarity with reusable automation components or framework contributions.

  • Ability to mentor or share knowledge with junior engineers.

  • Understanding of QA metrics, test coverage analysis, and process improvements.

  • Experience with testing in multi-environment systems, including cloud-based applications.

  • Experience in testing non-functional testing like accessiblity, crossbrowser and bobile device responsiveness testing

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US

Compensation Grade Range

$105,357.50-$123,950.00

Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.

If a bachelor's degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The AAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AAMC is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity policy in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. The AAMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the AAMC will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, pleasecontact the talent acquisition team.

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. It is important that files DO NOT include periods ( . ) within the file name.

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