Associate Software Development Engineer in Test

SAS; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS in Glasgow, UK is seeking an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test. The role focuses on building automated test frameworks and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines for data and AI solutions.

You will participate across the development lifecycle, improving data processing and validating complex software systems in a hybrid work environment in Glasgow. Strong problem-solving and coding interest are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related quantitative field.
• Passion for problem solving and interest in a testing role.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in technology and coding, with programming experience if possible.
• Self-starter with creativity and initiative to make things happen.
• Desire to broaden skills across development, services, analytics.
• Good interpersonal, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Proof of Right to work in the UK.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in all steps of the development lifecycle.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and scripts that address specific needs.
• Design and implement test plans (cases, scenarios, usage); create test strategies and test ideas with clear intent.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies, trends, architectures related to CI/CD.
• Assess applications’ ability to fulfil complex usage concepts.
• Design, develop, document, and execute manual tests when automation is unavailable.
• Perform peer code review.
• Identify risks, issues, potential defects, or defects through the project life cycle.
• Demonstrate aptitude for problem solving and debugging of complex software systems.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Self-starter

Teamwork

Coding interest

Communication skills

Right to work in UK

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Associate Software Development Engineer in Test - Hybrid, Glasgow, UK

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.

About the job

The Solution Factory teams is looking for an Associate Software Developer to design, develop, and debug software of diverse scope for new and existing products in accordance with designated development practices, timelines and quality expectations.

Day to day Our product supports both internal and customer solution development. Solutions that process large quantities of data, identifying fraud waste and abuse and supporting public security. Day to day you’ll be working on the tooling and products that turn solution designs into operational systems. Enhancing capability and optimising data processing.

As a Software Developer Engineer in Test, you will:

• Be involved in all steps of the development lifecycle
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and scripts that address specific needs
• Design and implement test plans (cases, scenarios, usage); Create test strategies, approaches, test scenarios and test ideas with clear intent
• Maintain an awareness of and research new technologies, trends, architectures, and implementation techniques as they relate to the delivery of applications, integrations, and data in CI/CD.
• Comprehend complex usage concepts and assess applications’ ability to fulfil them
• Design, develop, document, and execute manual tests when automated scripts are not available.
• Perform peer code review
• Identify risks, issues, potential defects, or defects in any phase of the project life cycle, managing them through closure
• Demonstrate aptitude for problem solving and debugging of complex software systems; ability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related quantitative field
• Passion for the problem solving and interest in a testing role
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in technology and coding, and how it can be applied to problem solving (ideally backed up with programming experience).
• A "self-starter" who will show creativity and initiative to make things happen with self-management skills.
• A desire to broaden their skills base and work across multiple disciplines (e.g. development, professional services, analytics)
• Good interpersonal, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Proof of Right to work in the UK
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Collaboration - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Technology Savvy - Leveraging one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.
• Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.

You are welcome here.

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

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