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Salesforce SDET

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Job Description & Details

This contract gig is for a Salesforce SDET on an insurance client’s platform. You’ll be writing automated tests for Salesforce customizations while also handling manual test cycles when needed.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

You’ll spend most of your day designing test cases around Salesforce objects, flows and Apex code, then translating those into Java‑Selenium scripts that run in Copado pipelines. Expect to juggle both UI‑level Selenium suites and API‑level tests, track defects in RQM, and keep the GitHub repo tidy. The team moves fast in Agile sprints, so you’ll be triaging flaky tests, updating test data, and occasionally stepping in to verify a new integration manually.

The Core Tech Stack

The non‑negotiable skills are Java + Selenium for automation and a solid grasp of Salesforce testing concepts (validation rules, triggers, Lightning components). Copado is the CI/CD tool they rely on, so you need to know how to plug your Selenium suites into its pipelines. RQM for test management and GitHub for source control round out the daily toolkit. A background in Salesforce development (Apex/Lightning) isn’t mandatory but helps you write more meaningful test scenarios.

Interview Expectations

  1. How would you design a Selenium framework to test a multi‑step Lightning flow that involves both UI clicks and server‑side Apex triggers? – They want to see you break down the problem, decide where to use UI vs. API calls, and how you’d keep the framework modular for Copado integration.
  2. Explain a situation where a test that passed locally started failing in the CI pipeline. What steps would you take to diagnose and fix it? – This probes your debugging process, familiarity with flaky Selenium tests, and how you handle environment‑specific issues in a regulated insurance context.

Application Advice

Tailor your resume to highlight “Salesforce Testing”, “Java Selenium Automation”, “Copado CI/CD”, and “RQM/GitHub” exactly as they appear in the JD. If you have any Apex or Lightning experience, surface it under a “Salesforce Development Background” bullet. Mention Agile sprint work and defect management to satisfy the ATS, and don’t forget to list your contract eligibility (GC & USC) right up front.