Senior Software Engineer in Test

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test for a leading cybersecurity technology client in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. The Senior Software Engineer in Test role is a contract position and requires you to be remote in the RTP area. The Senior Software Engineer in Test role is ideal for an experienced test automation professional with a strong background in building frameworks from the ground up and supporting Common Criteria (CC) security initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer in Test include:

• Architect, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions to support Common Criteria (CC) certification projects.

• Build and scale test automation frameworks from scratch to improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.

• Partner with software engineers, security teams, and project stakeholders to validate application functionality and compliance requirements.

• Design and execute automated and manual test strategies for web applications, APIs, and backend services.

• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive quality improvements throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements of the Senior Software Engineer in Test include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

• 4+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience.

• Proven experience creating and implementing a test automation framework from scratch.

• Strong knowledge of test automation tools, test design methodologies, and software development best practices.

• Experience supporting Common Criteria (CC) projects, security-focused applications, or regulated environments is highly preferred.

Compensation for the Senior Software Engineer in Test include:

• $110,000 - 130,000 annually

• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

• Contract opportunity

• This job opens for applications on 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Senior Software Engineer in Test, SDET, Test Automation, Common Criteria, CC, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Automation Framework, RTP, Cybersecurity

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