[Remote] Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Frontier Direct Care is a Texas-based direct primary care company delivering integrated care through proprietary technology. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive quality strategy and automation execution for their clinical and operational platform, ensuring software quality throughout the SDLC while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and SOC 2 requirements.ResponsibilitiesAuthor detailed test plans and test cases for new features, integrations, and regression cycles — covering functional, edge-case, and security-sensitive scenarios including PHI access controls and audit logging requirementsBuild and maintain automation frameworks for API and end-to-end testing; integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality feedbackDesign test scenarios that account for PHI handling, access controls, and audit logging requirements aligned with HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II controls; support audit evidence collection as neededIdentify, document, and track defects through resolution; partner with developers to reproduce issues and validate fixesParticipate in sprint ceremonies, contribute to story refinement with a quality lens, and champion shift-left testing practices across the teamEvaluate and introduce testing tools that improve coverage, speed, and reliability; maintain clear documentation of test strategies and resultsSkillsMinimum of 3 years of experience in a QA automation or in an SDET roleProficiency in Python or a comparable scripting language for test developmentHands-on experience building and maintaining automated test suites for REST APIsCI/CD integration experience (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements as they relate to software testing — PHI data handling, access controls, and audit trailsAbility to read application code to inform testing approach and identify risk areasExperience working in a fast paced, start up environmentExperience testing healthcare data integrations (HL7, FHIR, EDI 837/835)Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II control frameworks and evidence collection for auditsExperience with contract testing tools (e.g., Pact)GCP or cloud platform exposureFamiliarity with AI assisted testing suitesSecurity testing fundamentals (OWASP, penetration test support, vulnerability validation)BenefitsFrontier Membership for you and your immediate familyMedical, dental, and vision insuranceVoluntary insurance: short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and other supplemental insurances.401(k) plan: Free access to financial wellness platforms that provide financial advisors + personal finance toolsFlexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, which includes up to 5 unplanned days off per year9 additional company holidaysParental Leave policyCompany OverviewFrontier Direct Care is a healthcare provider offering direct primary care services through a membership model. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Harlingen, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.frontierdirectcare.com.