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

$150k - $185k

ION Group New York 1 day ago

engineering

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.