Senior Software Engineer (Test Automation & Platform), New York

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java backend experience to design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for distributed systems. This role focuses on backend services, API automation, CI/CD integration, and release management, working closely with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure production-ready software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based automated test frameworks for backend services and APIs
• Build and maintain automated API, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and enforce quality gates
• Partner with engineering and DevOps teams on release management and deployment readiness
• Validate systems running in AWS environments, including distributed and cloud-native architectures
• Maintain test data, environments, and automation tooling
• Diagnose failures across test, build, and deployment pipelines and collaborate on fixes
• Advocate for automation-first practices and system-level quality engineering

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Java
• Experience testing backend services and APIs (REST, JSON)
• Experience with Maven and Java build tooling
• Solid experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with applications deployed on AWS
• Background in test automation for backend or platform systems
• Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python for test automation or tooling
• Familiarity with Spring Boot applications
• Experience with GitLab CI or similar CI tools
• Experience testing Kafka or event-driven systems
• Exposure to microservices and distributed architectures

The base salary range is - $150,000-$185,000

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role and level.

Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

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Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.