DescriptionKeeper Security is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Keeper Secrets Manager (KSM) team. This is a 100% remote position, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the El Dorado Hills, CA metro area. Keeper's cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and help ensure the quality, reliability, and security of Keeper's secrets management platform.
About the JobAs a SDET on the KSM team, you will design, build, and scale automated test systems that validate the APIs, SDKs, and integrations powering Keeper Secrets Manager. You will focus on automation framework design, CI/CD integration, and system-level validation for secure, cloud-native services, rather than manual test execution. You will work closely with software engineers and DevOps teams, influence automation strategy, and help raise the bar for quality engineering across the KSM platform.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright and Pytest
- Develop reusable automation libraries and custom tooling for API, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Build automated tests for KSM APIs, SDKs, and cloud-hosted services
- Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
- Manage containerized test environments using Docker and Kubernetes
- Validate secure authentication and access workflows (SSO, OAuth, SAML)
- Analyze automation failures and drive long-term stability improvements
- Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to embed testability into system design
- Use AI-assisted tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot or similar platforms to improve test development, debugging, root-cause analysis, documentation and workflow efficiency
Requirements- 3+ years of experience in test automation or software development in test
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Proven experience owning the design and evolution of automation frameworks or test systems
- Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright or Pytest
- Experience testing APIs, SDKs, and backend services in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
- Strong experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of secure authentication concepts (SSO, OAuth, SAML)
- Strong debugging, analytical, and cross-team collaboration skills
- Due to this role's involvement in FedRAMP-compliant environments, candidates must be a U.S. Person.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing secrets management, security, or DevOps platforms
- Familiarity with RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Exposure to performance or load testing
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships
- Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
- Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401K (Roth/Traditional)
- A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
Classification:
Exempt 
