IT Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Nelnet; United States; Remote; USD 221,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K/student loan repayment

Life insurance & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for cloud-based solutions, collaborating with the QA Architect to improve reliability and time-to-market.

The role emphasizes automation, CI/CD integration, and building testable software with a focus on performance and security. This remote position is part of our ongoing commitment to high-quality products and services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ QA experience with QA methodologies and processes.
• Experience testing large-scale software systems.
• Expertise in automated testing tools and scripting languages.
• Familiar with CI/CD practices and cloud security basics.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with QA Architect to implement testing frameworks and tests.
• Develop and maintain automation code for performance, security, integration, and regression tests.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts to validate software functionality and performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines with automated tests integrated.
• Work with development teams to ensure testable, high-quality code and participate in code reviews.
• Diagnose issues and provide input to resolve them promptly.
• Advocate for testability during design and implementation.
• Use cloud platforms and tools to enhance testing processes.
• Create and maintain test data and environments.
• Provide input on system performance, scalability, and reliability from testing perspective.
• Stay updated with latest testing trends and share insights with the team.

Skills

QA methodologies

Large-scale systems

Automated testing

Cloud testing tools

CI/CD practices

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you’re part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Nelnet, you will work closely with our QA Architect to develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, ensuring the highest quality of our cloud-based solutions. You will be instrumental in our goal to automate and streamline our testing processes, reducing time-to-market for delivering product features to improve overall product reliability.

This is a full time remote role in Bucharest.

Compensation for this role starts at 245,000 ROM

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with QA Architect to understand QA strategy and implement testing frameworks and automated tests.
• Develop and maintain high-quality automation code for various types of testing (performance, security, integration, regression).
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts to validate the functional integrity and performance of software products.
• Contribute to continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines, ensuring that automated tests are seamlessly integrated.
• Work alongside the development teams to build testable and high-quality code, participating in code reviews and design sessions.
• Diagnose issues and bugs, providing detailed input to development teams to ensure timely resolutions.
• Advocate for testability during the software design and implementation phases, driving best practices in SDET and QA methodologies.
• Utilize cloud platforms for testing and leverage cloud-specific tools to enhance testing processes.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of test data and environments.
• Provide input for system performance, scalability, and reliability from a testing perspective.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in software testing and engineering and share insights with the team for continuous improvement.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality assurance with a strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Demonstrated experience testing large-scale software systems.
• Expertise in automated testing tools and scripting languages.
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools suitable for cloud applications.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and familiarity with compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate quality strategies to team members.
• Experience in performance and/or security testing is a plus.

This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at 402-486-5725 or [e-mail].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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