Software Development Engineer in Test (Backend)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high quality test automation using modern development techniques and provide key data points to support metrics-based decision making.
• Apply automated tests at every layer of the application stack.
• Produce and analyze metrics that illustrate the quality of applications and develop insight that drives the direction of quality engineering.
• Work with the team to promptly triage test failures with precision and accuracy, maintaining the health of the build pipeline.
• Collaborate with development, product, operations, and support peers to encourage quality as a key design element in all work efforts.
• Engage in code reviews for product, test, and infrastructure code.
• Protect users from escaped defects, participate in support escalations, and prioritize Customer Experience (CX).
• Understand the role of development, migration, security, and performance in the delivery lifecycle.
• Utilize observability and monitoring tools to proactively detect and remediate failures.
• Deploy and support high value test environments where needed.
• Partner with Development to design and execute effective testing strategies.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve automated test frameworks, tools, and scripts using tools such as Jenkins.
• Maintain test suites in a version-controlled environment.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support secure software development.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience writing and automating regression testing for backend software applications.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related quantitative field.
• 2+ years' experience in backend testing.
• Advanced proficiency in at least one programming language such as C, C#, C++, Groovy, or SAS with C and/or SAS coding experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl or Bash.
• Fluent in state-of-the-art techniques, standards, and procedures for software test development.
• Expertise in Jenkins test automation framework demonstrating the ability to create shareable code.
• Proficiency with source control management techniques including branching, code review, and merging within Git/Gerrit.
• Familiarity with platform configuration, integration, and secret management.
• Strong knowledge of Unix and Windows environments, MVS experience a plus.
• Conceptual understanding of at least one markup language like XML.
• Ability to pivot quickly and seamlessly toward areas of need.

Nice to Have

• Experience with MVS environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in regression testing for backend applications.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans, including PPO with low deductible and copays, and HDHP with health savings account.
• Onsite Health Care Center at HQ, free for employees and enrolled family members.
• Pharmacy services including free prescription shipping.
• Industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time off including vacation, paid holidays, and Winter Wellness Break.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.
• Childcare benefits for all full-time employees.