Software Development Engineer in Test

SAS; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans

401k plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Generous time away

Job summary

SAS in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a hybrid role to design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks. You will work closely within the Intelligent Decisioning team to ensure quality during the development cycle across various SAS deployments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of experience with automated tests, including knowledge of modern frameworks like Python and Docker. SAS offers a world-class employee experience and a culture that values inclusion and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing automated tests using REST or Python.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks like PyTest or Playwright.
• Prior experience with collaboration tools such as Jira.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Create test plans and strategies with clear intent.
• Perform peer code reviews and manage potential defects.

Skills

Automated Testing

Python

CI/CD Pipeline

Docker

Agile Environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Github

Docker

PyTest

Playwright

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test - Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina

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 Intelligent Decisioning team is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, build, and support scalable automated test frameworks, tools, and test suites to ensure quality within expected timelines during the development cycle. Our team builds a product that is key in a significant number of SAS deployments around the world as it is used to build automated, data‑driven decisions in real time. It combines business rules, analytics, and models to deliver the best action possible for whatever business need our customers have!

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will:

• 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 fulfill 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
• Be encouraged to participate in open‑source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field
• 5+ years of experience developing automated tests using REST, Python, or other modern frameworks
• Previous experience supporting a CI/CD pipeline
• Exposure to tools such as Github Actions/Workflows, Docker
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks like PyTest or Playwright
• Experience working in an agile software development environment
• Prior experience working with collaboration tools such as Jira
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Quality Orientation – Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved. Shows concern for all aspects of the job.
• Adaptability – Adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying approaches, and collaborating with others.
• Technology Savy – Leveraging one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results.
• Experience working with container platforms and technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Cloud Computing Platform exposure with one or more of the following: Azure, Google Cloud Platform or AWS

World-class benefits

Highlights include

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include:
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on‑site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry‑leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much‑loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full‑time employees.

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.

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.

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