Deluxe · 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expDeluxe is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video, and online content. They are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will own and evolve the QA/test infrastructure, enhance automation coverage, and integrate AI into testing workflows.
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Responsibilities
Own and evolve QA/test infrastructure
Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for API, service-level, and integration testing
Modernize and maintain integration tests and test suites to be faster, more reliable, and easier to extend
Work closely with DevOps/Platform teams to improve test environments, including data setup, configuration, and stability
Build tools for the QA and engineering org
Develop reusable frameworks, libraries, CLIs, and dashboards that other QA engineers and developers can leverage
Implement self-service utilities that UI and backend teams can reuse for test data, environment validation, and regression checks
Identify and address automation gaps and QA technical debt, proposing and implementing long-term solutions
Integrate AI into the testing process
Leverage and extend AI-assisted coding and testing tools to generate tests, prioritize test runs, and assist with debugging and log analysis
Experiment with and operationalize AI-driven approaches to test case design, impact analysis, and flakiness detection
Define guardrails, patterns, and best practices so AI becomes a safe, scalable, and productive part of the QA workflow
Drive quality practices across teams
Adopt a BDD-driven approach for selective, high-value, business-readable scenarios that enhance clarity between Product and Engineering
Advocate for testability and quality during sprint planning, design reviews, and product discussions
Collaborate with backend and UI engineers to ensure cohesive end-to-end testing across services and UIs
Investigate and debug issues, conduct root cause analysis, and feed learnings back into architecture, tests, and tooling
Embed with specific product or platform projects over time to design test strategies, coverage plans, and quality gates
Contribute to code reviews and help shape engineering standards with a quality-first mindset
Qualification
Required
5+ years in software test engineering including 3+ years creating and maintaining test automation frameworks for API and DB testing
Proven strong coding experience in at least one or more programming languages
Ability to write tests using a BDD framework (e.g., Behave)
Solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals, design patterns, and best practices
Hands-on API testing, contract testing
CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) and Git best practices
Comfort with cloud and containers (AWS, Docker) and with databases such as SQL and NoSQL
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams, using tools like JIRA and Confluence
Proficiency in leveraging and evaluating AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code) to accelerate development, improve code quality, and enhance productivity
Preferred
Prior experience in the media & entertainment industry
Strong Python coding skills
Knowledge of performance testing tools and practices
Knowledge of messaging architecture and protocols (RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS, etc.)
Knowledge of Postman for API testing
Basic experience in UI automation (Playwright preferred, Selenium acceptable)
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
Vacation & sick leave
401(k)
And more
Company
Deluxe
As the world’s leading multidisciplinary service provider, Deluxe underpins the media and entertainment industry, servicing premium content creators and distributors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
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