Software Development Engineer in Test Co-op (March-August)

Description
Ready to join a team that's all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We believe work can be more than a job or task-it's a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what's possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results-for your career, your teammates, and our customers.
When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you're looking for a place to match your passion with purpose-and where every day you can make an impact-you'll find it here.
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test Co-op to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of Waltham, MA.
The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Co-op will build and maintain automated tests for our cloud based platform, working closely with developers, product managers, and Quality Engineers to ensure high quality releases in a fast-paced environment. This Co-op will allow you to gain hands on experience with API and UI automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud technologies, and modern testing frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys coding, testing, problem solving, and improving product reliability.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests for APIs and web UI using modern frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured, etc.).
• Contribute to our test automation framework, improving stability, coverage, and maintainability.
• Work with developers to understand new features and design effective test strategies.
• Validate functionality across multi - tenant SaaS environments (dev, integration, staging, production).
• Participate in code reviews, triage meetings, and sprint ceremonies.
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and collaborate on fixes.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors or master's level program or recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Sound programming fundamentals in Java or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with test automation tools or frameworks (coursework or personal projects count).
• Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, and basic web technologies.
• Interest in cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker).
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for quality.
• Ability to learn quickly and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Use tools such as Postman, GitHub Actions, Docker, and cloud services.

This position offers a total compensation range of $25.00 to $27.00 per hour. In addition, more information about Imprivata's benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata's compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate's location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!
Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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