The Mom Project · 4 hours ago
Software Development Engineer in Test (Mountain View, CA)
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Mom Project is a Silicon Valley-based company engaged in researching emerging technologies, and they are seeking a contract Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, implement, and scale automation and performance testing solutions for cloud services. The ideal candidate will work closely with product, architecture, and development teams to ensure quality throughout the system development lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Backend APIs (REST/gRPC) and Web UIs (Frontend)
Develop performance and load test scripts using JavaScript/TypeScript (k6 or similar tools)
Build and manage robust test pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless integration of automated suites
Deep dive into system logs using ELK (Kibana) and Datadog to validate generated events and identify bottlenecks
Collaborate closely with PMs and the development team to understand design/architecture, translating requirements into robust E2E test cases
Perform defect triage, root cause analysis, and validation, including backend data verification using SQL
Take ownership of release-level quality and ensure test coverage for monthly or milestone-based deliveries
Leverage AI tools to write efficient, modern code and stay ahead of automation trends to refine the DQI lab’s toolset
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computers or equivalent
5+ years of professional experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer, specifically focusing on Cloud APIs and Frontend automation
Strong programming fundamentals (Data Structures, OOP)
Ability to write performance test scripts using JavaScript or TypeScript (e.g., K6 or similar tools)
Strong knowledge of Grafana for visualizing metrics and identifying system bottlenecks
Hands-on experience with Playwright and Selenium for modern web automation
Expertise in REST Assured and JUnit for comprehensive Cloud API testing
Proven experience using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Datadog, and Grafana for log analysis and performance monitoring
Strong working knowledge of Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and SQL for data validation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
The Mom Project
The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace helping women remain active in the workforce.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115.6MKey Investors
Leeds Illuminate7GC & CoAtlanta Seed Company
2021-10-06Series C· $80M
2020-07-01Series B· $25M
2018-12-17Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Allison Robinson
Founder
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