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SDET - BackendLocation: Merrimack, NH / Smithfield, RIDuration: Long termMust Have Skills: Experience and/or knowledge in both QA Engineering and Software Development Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn professional software development practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, design patterns, object-oriented design, and software design principlesJob DescriptionA quality-focused engineering professional with a strong foundation in QA engineering, this individual brings a balanced perspective to building and validating high-quality software. They possess a solid understanding of modern development practices, test automation, and Agile methodologies, along with a proactive mindset centered on continuous improvement and defect prevention. Known for strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, they actively contribute to building reliable, scalable applications while fostering a culture of quality across cross-functional teams.Experience and/or knowledge in both QA Engineering and Software DevelopmentProficiency or demonstrated ability to learn professional software development practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, design patterns, object-oriented design, and software design principlesExperience or knowledge of Selenium automation frameworks (Java-based)Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, including ScrumStrong understanding of QA engineering, analysis, and testing conceptsKnowledge of defect tracking tools and processesHighly desired skills: Experience with SQL and NoSQL database systemsFamiliarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD); Gherkin experience is a plusExperience or knowledge of testing web applications and RESTful web services (APIs)Ability to contribute to defining and evolving the Test Pyramid for productsFamiliarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practicesComputer Science degree, relevant coursework, or equivalent software development experienceAdditional strengths: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teamsStrong problem identification and resolution skillsContinuous improvement mindset, viewing challenges and failures as opportunities to learn and growAppreciation for sustainable development practices, including maintaining a healthy work-life balanceA proactive QA mindset that assumes products may contain defects and works diligently with the team to identify and resolve them