Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

Qualifications:

• BE in Computer Science and/or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 8–15 years of hands-on experience in software development engineering in test (SDET), automation engineering, or quality engineering.
• Strong experience designing enterprise automation frameworks and scalable automation infrastructure
• Strong understanding of QA concepts, software testing methodologies, automation tools, and modern engineering practices.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks and infrastructure.
• Strong programming expertise in C#/.NET and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Active Coding practices and modern software engineering standards.
• Strong understanding of SQL and database validation techniques.
• Good understanding of HTTP/REST APIs, web services, and network communication fundamentals.
• Knowledge of TLS/security concepts and secure communication protocols.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and distributed application design.
• Hands-on experience with Docker containers and containerized execution environments.
• Practical experience implementing Shift-Left testing strategies across the SDLC.
• Strong experience building, managing, and testing within ephemeral environments.
• Experience integrating ephemeral environments into CI/CD and automated testing workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, build management systems, cloud-native platforms, and DevOps practices.
• Experience using source control and project management tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, and AWS services/platforms.
• Expertise in Playwright (PW) automation including framework design, tooling, infrastructure, and parallel execution.
• Strong experience in API automation testing using REST services and service-layer validation.
• Strong understanding of database testing, data integrity validation, and backend system verification.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend suitable technologies, tools, and automation strategies aligned with current industry trends.
• Strong competencies in DevOps, Continuous Testing, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and propose efficient automation solutions.
• Experience providing end-to-end technical leadership and support for testing engagements.
• Strong presentation, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to lead organization-wide automation capability enhancements and engineering initiatives.
• Automation Skills: Framework Development, Playwright (PW) with C#/.NET, REST API Automation, Database/Data Integrity Validation, Parallel Test Execution, Shift-Left Testing, Ephemeral Environment Testing, CI/CD Automation
• Programming Languages & Technologies: C#,.NET, SQL, PL/SQL, REST APIs, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/Security Fundamentals
• Architecture & Engineering: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Architecture, Distributed Systems Understanding, Docker Containers, Ephemeral Environment Architecture
• Databases: SQL Server
• Cloud & DevOps Platforms: AWS, Docker, CI/CD Tooling, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, TeamCity
• Additional Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Confluence
• AI Use Statement
• Employees are expected to appropriately leverage company-approved AI tools to improve productivity and quality while adhering to company policies, protecting confidential information, validating AI-generated content, and exercising sound professional judgment. AI is intended to augment—not replace—professional judgment, critical thinking, accountability, and decision-making. Accountability for all work remains with the employee.
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• eClinical Solutions is a people first organization. Our inclusive culture values the contribution that diversity brings to our business. We celebrate individual experiences that connect us and that inspire innovation in our community. Our team seeks out opportunities to learn, grow and continuously improve. Bring your authentic self, you are welcome here!
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Our management team is committed to the principle that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, culture fit and business need.
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• Pay Range
• US Pay Ranges $150,000—$175,000 USD