Software Development Engineer in Test

Company Information:  At InnovA Technologies, we're redefining the auction industry with cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions — building innovative tools that are transforming how auctions operate. Our Fort Worth-based team is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. We combine deep industry expertise with modern technology to deliver seamless, efficient platforms. With a commitment to continuous improvement and forward-thinking solutions, InnovA is shaping the future of the auction industry through technology and strategic innovation.

We're a true product company. Our platform is what we sell — not a cost center, not an internal tool. That means the engineering team builds features that drive adoption, solves problems that retain customers, and ships software that has to work every single auction day.

This role will report to InnovA Offices in Fort Worth, Texas

Position Summary: We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who is a software engineer first and a quality advocate always. This isn’t a manual QA role. You’ll write production-grade code, but your primary focus will be test automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and building the tooling and infrastructure that ensures our multi-tenant auction platform ships reliably.

You’ll own the test automation strategy, build and maintain end-to-end browser tests, develop CI/CD pipelines, and create the tooling that makes the entire engineering team more productive. When there’s no immediate automation work, you’ll contribute directly to feature development across the platform.

You’ll work closely with engineers and leadership to embed quality into every stage of how we build and ship software.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain automated test suites across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers using Playwright and xUnit/NUnit.


• Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, ensuring automated builds, tests, and deployments run reliably across multi-tenant environments.

• Build API-level test automation for .NET backend services and Azure Functions.


• Implement automated quality gates that prevent regressions from reaching production.


• Define and implement a test strategy appropriate for a growing multi-tenant SaaS platform serving auction houses.


• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to accelerate test creation and code generation.


• Build internal tooling, developer productivity scripts, and reusable test utilities that the broader engineering team can leverage.


• Collaborate with developers on testability of new features, providing guidance on test design and coverage.


• Build pipeline observability including dashboards, alerts, and reporting on build health, test pass rates, and deployment frequency.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.


• 3+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on test automation and quality engineering.


• Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar browser automation frameworks (Cypress, Selenium).


• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency in at least one of our core languages: C# / .NET or TypeScript / JavaScript.

• Experience with automated testing at multiple levels (unit, integration, end-to-end).


• Familiarity with Azure cloud infrastructure including App Services, Azure Functions, and Blob Storage.


• Solid understanding of SQL Server and relational database testing strategies.


• Experience working with Git, pull request workflows, and branch strategies.


• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar).


• Background in multi-tenant SaaS environments.


• Experience with performance and load testing tools.


• Familiarity with real-time systems (WebSockets, SignalR) and event-driven architectures.


• Strong communication skills across engineering and cross-functional teams.


• Pragmatic about automation — knows when a test adds real value vs. maintenance burden.


• Excited about AI-assisted development and sees it as a force multiplier.


• Thrives in a small-team environment with real ownership and impact.


• Comfortable operating across the full stack when the situation calls for it.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.


• Positions self to install equipment, including under desks.


• Moves throughout the building to access files.


• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.


• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.


• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
  Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

Benefits :

• Competitive Compensation Package


• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage


• 401K + Company Match


• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Gym Reimbursement Program


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts


• EAP Resources


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (PTO)

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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