Senior SDET Engineer - Customer Data Platform

Senior SDET Engineer - Customer Data Platform

Lead I - Software Testing

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

We are seeking a Senior SDET Engineer to own quality engineering for our Customer Data Platform (CDP) - the authoritative source of truth for customer data across the entire US adult population.

The opportunity:

* Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks for data pipelines, APIs, and distributed systems - with quality standards calibrated to CDP's role as the authoritative source of truth

* Build data validation frameworks to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of customer profiles across systems (e.g., ADLS, Databricks, Snowflake)

* Develop manual and automated tests for batch and streaming data pipelines, including reconciliation, anomaly detection, and data freshness validation

* Validate identity resolution outputs - ensuring deduplication, matching, and golden profile creation meet accuracy thresholds before data reaches downstream consumers

* Validate API integrations and microservices, including contract testing and performance validation for systems serving real-time customer experiences

* Drive test strategy for cloud-native and data platforms, including CI/CD integration and shift-left practices that catch quality issues before production

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

* 6+ years of experience in software quality engineering / SDET roles, preferably in data platforms or cloud environments

* Strong experience testing data engineering pipelines and large-scale datasets

* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and modern data stack technologies

* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

* Technical Skills:

* Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala

* Experience with data platforms and storage systems: ADLS, Databricks, Snowflake, SQL Server, Cosmos DB

* Experience validating ETL/ELT pipelines, including batch and streaming (Kafka/Event Hub)

* Hands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured, PyTest, etc.)

* Experience building test automation frameworks from scratch for data-intensive applications

* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with testing frameworks

* Experience with data quality tools, reconciliation techniques, and query-based validation at scale

* Exposure to GenAI/LLM validation, Azure AI Foundry, or similar platforms is a strong plus

* Familiarity with performance testing and scalability validation for distributed systems processing billions of records

* Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Strong understanding of data architecture, distributed systems, and the unique quality challenges of population-scale customer data

* Ability to think in terms of data correctness, lineage, and system reliability - understanding that data quality is the foundation of CDP's authority

* Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in complex, multi-system environments

* Strong collaboration skills across engineering, AI/ML, product, and operations teams

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Georgia

Compensation Range : $68,000-$102,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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