Software Development Engineer in Test

Alteryx

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $140,000–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k

This role $150k

$125k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $137,375–$202,575 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Alteryx

Alteryx is a leading AI-ready data and analytics company that powers actionable insights to help organizations drive smarter, faster decisions with data.

Alteryx currently has 9 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$177,050 across 9 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer in Test

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As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will join an agile, cross-functional team to ensure the quality of AI-driven products with non-deterministic behavior. You will analyze requirements to create comprehensive test strategies and detailed cases while designing and implementing manual and automated tests across the testing pyramid, including unit, component, integration, and end-to-end levels. Your daily work involves building scalable automation frameworks for UI and API tests, conducting performance and load testing, and providing feedback on design documents. You will utilize a technical stack featuring Python, JavaScript, Selenium, pytest, Playwright, and Locust, while managing workflows in Git, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. Additionally, you will work within Docker and Kubernetes environments, utilizing AWS, Bash scripting, complex SQL queries, and Ansible playbooks to support microservices-based web applications across frontend, backend, and database layers.

What does a Software Development Engineer in Test earn?

Median $202800 from 33 postings across 9 companies.

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Skills

Python JavaScript Selenium pytest Playwright Locust Allure Git CI/CD GitLab CI Jenkins Docker Kubernetes AWS SQL Bash Ansible Unix Linux PowerShell

What you'll do

Analyze requirements to produce comprehensive test strategies and detailed test cases.
Design and implement manual and automated tests across the entire testing pyramid.
Build and enhance scalable automated test frameworks for feature testing and AI workflows.
Develop and maintain automation for UI and API tests using Selenium, pytest, and Playwright.
Conduct performance and load testing to ensure product scalability.
Generate test reports using tools like Allure and report regressions to development teams.
Influence design decisions by providing feedback on design documents and testability.

What we're looking for

BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, or equivalent.
Strong proficiency in both Python and JavaScript for test automation.
Practical experience with automation frameworks such as pytest, Selenium, and Playwright.
Experience with Git and shell scripting (Bash).
Exposure to AWS cloud platform and experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Ability to write complex SQL queries and understanding of microservices-based web applications.
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