Automation/Quality Software Engineer (SDET)

Dexian; Taylor Mill (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian in Kentucky is seeking a technical associate to join a team focused on Automation, CI, and Test Data ecosystems. You will collaborate with engineers across the project lifecycle and help shape technology decisions that support Workplace Investing success.

The role emphasizes writing automated tests with Java or similar languages, contributing to DevOps practices, and working in Agile environments. You will craft rapid prototypes that are shippable and learn from real-life feedback while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology field (CS, Engineering) or equivalent.
• At least 3+ years of test automation development using Java or similar language.
• Strong interest in technology and ability to adapt to fast-changing environments.
• Experience building prototypes that are shippable and informed by real-user feedback.
• Self-starter who questions the status quo and learns quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated tests (functional, integration, performance).
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to improve quality and efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement of application quality and stability.
• Own the quality of solution delivery within an Agile/Sprint or Kanban context.

Skills

Test automation

Java

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Scripting

Cucumber

Selenium

Playwright

Jenkins

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cucumber

Selenium

Playwright

Jenkins

Git

ClearCase

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

You will be working with a team of technologists focused on delivering Automation, Continuous Integration and Test Data ecosystems. This role demands significant collaboration with members of various engineering and development groups throughout the lifecycle of a typical project. As a technical associate, you will be working directly to shape our technology vision and will have a real impact on our Workplace Investing organizations success.

The Expertise You Have

• 3+ years of test automation development using Java or similar language.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a technology related field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required.
• You have a passion for technology and can navigate your way across sophisticated and rapidly changing landscapes by staying on top of the latest trends and thrive by sharing knowledge.
• Are a creator, a doer, and a disruptor who will help us seek real-life problems and meet real customer needs. You'll be helping us build things, taking an idea, and crafting rapid prototypes that are shippable and learn from real-life feedback.
• A self-starter, who actively challenges status-quo, is curious and not afraid to ask "Why" and "What if"?
• Are experienced with the tools of the trade including a variety of modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Have an attitude of test first development and are experienced in modern test frameworks. We believe in testing and that quality is everyone's job.
• Can measure, collect, and use data to make decisions. We understand the value of intuition and the need to balance decisions accordingly.
• Demonstrated experience in DevOps and CI/ CD pipelines.
• Have the proven ability to work independently as part of an Agile Sprint, Kanban team/squads.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technical skills.
• Being candid and honest in all discussions to ensure the best outcomes.

The Skills You Bring

• Proven experience with writing automated tests (functional, integration and performance).
• Experience with test automation tools such as Cucumber, Selenium, Playwright and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of with Version Control Systems (Git, ClearCase etc.).
• Your experience in executing projects in an Agile environment.
• Your ability to collaborate with other technical and business experts in the team.
• Curiosity to stay current with new and emerging technologies and concepts, finding ways to apply those to business problems.
• Experience working on customer-facing products preferred.

Any combination of the following is a plus:

• Experience on Python scripting
• Experience or exposure to Docker and other cloud technologies like EC2, S3, VPCs, CloudFront, on-demand instances
• Experience with Kubernetes and Helm
• Experience on Automation Tools/Frameworks (JUNIT, Jasmine, Selenium, Protractor)
• Experience with PHP and Drupal 9
• Hands-on experience with the API Design & Development and Micro Services Architecture
• Experience with UI and UX design

The Value you deliver

• Your passion to follow modern test driven and automation driven software development methodologies.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated tests while adopting industry best practices and tools.
• Champion continuous improvement regarding application quality and stability.
• Strong sense of ownership for the quality of solution delivery.
  

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.