Quality Engineer - Software Developer in Test

Job Title: Software Developer in Test (SDET): Automation Focus

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon [Onsite / Hybrid]

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Software Engineering / Software Quality

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Salary Range: 105-120k

Core Hours: 9a-3p daily

Hybrid - In office 3 days/week Hillsboro, Oregon

We are not accepting recruiters for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants must be a resident of Portland, OR metropolitan area for a hybrid work environment (2-3 days per week in office).

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks across our mobile, firmware, and web platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in test automation development, a strong background in software engineering best practices, and a proven ability to build scalable, reliable, and high-performing testing solutions using tools like Playwright, Appium, and XCUITest.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web (e.g., Playwright, Selenium) and mobile platforms (iOS and Android, e.g., Appium, XCUITest).

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient automation code to test new and existing features.

- Integrate automation tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.

- Collaborate closely with product managers, lead QA Engineer, developers, and DevOps to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

- Establish and advocate for best practices in test automation and code quality within the development team.

- Analyze and troubleshoot complex testing scenarios, identify root causes of defects, and work with engineers to resolve issues.

- Monitor test execution, track key automation metrics, and provide reports on framework health and test coverage.

- Drive continuous improvement in testing tools, techniques, and processes.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

- 6+ years of experience as a Software Developer in Test or Quality Engineer, with a deep focus on automation framework design and development.

- Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, PHP, JavaScript, Python, or similar (JavaScript/TypeScript highly preferred for Playwright focus).

- Yocto Linux and C++ for Firmware/hardware element– though Python is predominantly efficient.

- Expertise in web automation frameworks

- Strong experience in mobile automation

- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).

- Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).

- Exposure to microservices and API testing (REST, GraphQL, Postman, RestAssured).

- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Experience with validation of hardware and firmware running on microprocessor/linux platforms (e.g., Emulator/Simulator use, OTA upgrades).

- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice-to-Have:

- Experience with performance and security testing.

- Familiarity with cloud-based test execution (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).

About FuelCloud:

FuelCloud is building the future of fueling with products that help our customers monitor and control access to their fuel and energy. As a small team disrupting the status quo of an old-school industry, we’re moving fast (and occasionally breaking stuff) to bring cutting-edge technology to the fuel equipment industry.

We believe the most valuable thing we offer our customers is the quality of our team, and we’re committed to protecting our values of teamwork, collaboration, and creativity. From a dozen fuel sites in 2015 to working with a dozen Fortune 500 companies last year, we’re growing rapidly and have big plans for the future - help us shape that future.

Benefits we Offer:

- Company paid health and dental insurance after 60 days

- 10 paid holidays per year and Unlimited PTO

- 401(k) + match after 90 days

- Fuel card with wholesale pricing after 90 days

- State of the art office with snacks and drinks provided

Apply Now

If you’re a hands-on automation expert passionate about developing robust testing solutions and are excited about building impactful consumer experiences, we’d love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Ability to Commute:

- Hillsboro, OR 97123 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hillsboro, OR 97123