Staff, Software Developer in Test

About the Role

At Care Lumen, our mission is to transform healthcare by connecting people, care, and data. Our platform empowers care teams to deliver brighter care and better outcomes. As a fast-growing health tech company, we are building a unified platform that streamlines clinical workflows, facilitates smarter decision-making, and enhances the experience for both patients and care coordinators. With a visionary leadership team and a strong commitment to innovation, Care Lumen is redefining how healthcare is delivered by making every interaction more connected, transparent, and effective.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our rapidly expanding Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and developing AI-powered testing solutions while leading the transformation of existing automation suites into modern, scalable, and maintainable systems. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong software engineering fundamentals, and a steadfast commitment to quality.

What You'll Do

• Architect automated test solutions that support modularity, reusability, and maintainability across frontend, backend, and
  integration layers
  .
• Design and develop AI-powered testing solutions to enhance automation intelligence and efficiency.
• Migrate legacy test suites to a modern framework with improved maintainability and performance.
• Develop and execute automated tests to validate application frontend and backend.
• Create and maintain a centralized function library to promote reuse, consistency, and maintainability across test suites.
• Develop automated tests across UI, API, database, and integration layers.
• Validate complex features such as offline mode
  ,
  caching, and
  sync mechanisms
  .
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for fast and reliable feedback.
• Analyze server logs and system behavior to identify issues and root causes.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and techniques to enhance automation efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Influence test strategy and engineering-wide quality practices, helping teams shift-left and build quality into development from the start.
• Stay informed on industry trends, including AI-driven testing
  ,
  low-code/no-code test tools
  ,
  and emerging best practices.
• Advocate for shift-left testing and embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Recommend tools and frameworks to enhance test efficiency and maintainability.
• Mentor automation engineers and participate in code and test design reviews.
• Stay current with industry trends, including AI-driven testing and best automation practices.

What's Required

• 10+ years of experience in test automation development
  for
  frontend
  and
  backend systems
  .
• Strong experience implementing and scaling test frameworks across multiple application layers and technologies.
• Solid hands-on experience with automation tools such as Tosca, Playwright, Selenium, or SoapUI etc.
• Experience testing Angular or similar frontend frameworks.
• Proficient with network debugging and traffic analysis tools, such as Postman, Charles Proxy, Fiddler, Wireshark, etc.
• Experience in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub).
• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills to troubleshoot automation issues and investigate root causes.
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies and test design principles.
• Ability to write clear and maintainable test code, with emphasis on reusability and scalability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring automation of QA engineers or leading quality initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's Preferred

• Background in the healthcare industry.
• Experience testing EHR.
• Experience with Citrix.
• Exposure to AI-based testing tools
  or frameworks.
• Experience using Tosca and NeoLoad
• Experience using performance testing tools and methodologies.
• Experience offline, local storage, caching mechanism validation and sync logic testing
• Experience with test data management and synthetic data generation.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected total cash compensation for this role is market-driven, with an expected starting salary of
$148,500 to $181,500
. Salary is ultimately determined based on a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience.

Care Lumen offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Remote-first environment with company provided computer
• Thirteen paid holidays per year (average)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple levels of coverage
• HSA, FSA and Dependent Care accounts
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Discounted voluntary benefits, such as additional life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible vacation time
• 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening. Background screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent.

Care Lumen is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at

About Care Lumen

Care Lumen is transforming healthcare by connecting people, care, and data—so that every decision leads to better outcomes. We empower care teams with a unified platform that delivers intelligent, real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and stronger collaboration across clinical, operational, and administrative domains.

Our vision is bold:
to reimagine how care is delivered by unifying clinical operations and unlocking insights that improve lives. We believe in the power of great people and purposeful technology—and with all of us aligned around a common goal, our potential grows even stronger. We're building for impact today and evolving through innovation tomorrow.

We're a remote-first company that values flexibility, autonomy, and results over hours logged. We're guided by values that push us to excel, stay curious, and take smart risks. The best solutions come from teams that listen, learn, and build together. And we're focused on outcomes that matter—not just for our clients, but for the people they serve.