
Staff Software Development Engineer – Test
Alteryx
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $154,200 - $192,700 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and libraries used across multiple teams.
- Partner with engineers and product teams to define test strategies for hybrid cloud-based and on-prem connected systems and services.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance in test design, coding practices, and automation architecture.
- Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and quality are integral to development.
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and champion continuous testing practices.
- Mentor and coach SDETs and developers on automation design patterns, coding standards, and effective test strategies.
- Explore and apply AI/ML technologies to improve test efficiency, stability, and coverage.
- Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to improve environment reliability and observability in testing.
- Contribute to cross-team initiatives to enhance quality metrics, frameworks, and best practices.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as a Senior SDET or Senior QA Automation Engineer
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Python, TypeScript, Java)
- Deep experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, TestCafe, or similar
- Proven expertise in testing REST APIs, microservices, and web-based applications hosted on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience integrating AI-assisted tools into development and test workflows
- Solid understanding of CI/CD systems and DevOps workflows (Gitlab Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical improvements across teams
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses
- An annual $200 home office reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
- Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
- Career development and education assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
test automation frameworksPythonTypeScriptJavaREST APIsmicroservicesweb-based applicationsAI-assisted toolsCI/CD systemsDevOps workflows
Soft Skills
mentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solving