[Remote] SDET, Platform & API Automation (Backend Systems)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity company transforming how organizations manage privileged access. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design and maintain automated test frameworks for their backend systems and APIs, ensuring high-quality releases through early automation in the development lifecycle. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing of backend services and APIs • Build and manage end-to-end automated test suites using modern automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks • Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or equivalent) • Partner with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities throughout the SDLC • Conduct code reviews, enforce automation best practices, and contribute to test framework quality and maintainability • Analyze automation results, identify failures, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues efficiently • Monitor and continuously improve automation stability, reliability, and coverage across multiple environments • Research, evaluate, and recommend new automation tools, technologies, and frameworks Skills • 5+ years of experience building and maintaining automated test systems for backend services or APIs • Strong programming skills in JavaScript and/or Python • Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Jest, TestNG, or similar) • Strong experience testing REST APIs, authentication flows, and backend services • Proficiency with CI/CD workflows and version control systems (Git) • Experience validating authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, JWT) • Experience testing cloud-native or containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and QA teams • Due to this role's involvement working on FedRAMP compliance requirements, qualified candidates must be a U.S. Person Benefits • Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships) • Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life • Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance • 401K (Roth/Traditional) • A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) Company Overview • Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for millions of individuals and thousands of organizations globally. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job