Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET) - Apps

ESRI; United States; On-site; USD 101,192 - 167,336; Full time

Job summary

Esri is seeking a Software QA Engineer to enhance automated testing for geospatial mobile and web applications like Field Maps and Navigator. You will collaborate with developers to design test plans and implement automated tests across functional, performance, and durability scenarios.

The role emphasizes analyzing failures, improving test coverage, and contributing to test framework development within a fast-moving team. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of object-oriented programming experience.
• Proficiency in Swift or Kotlin.
• Experience designing and executing test cases.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (XCTest, XCUITest, UiAutomator, Compose Testing, Appium).
• Familiarity with Android Studio or Xcode.
• Familiarity with GitHub or similar SCM.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/GIS/Math or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Engineers to establish test plans and identify gaps in manual and automated testing.
• Work closely with Software Development Engineers to improve software quality by writing and executing automated tests.
• Create and maintain automated tests for functional, performance, scalability, and durability testing.
• Design and develop integration and regression test cases for software components.
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary repairs to test code.
• Measure test coverage and analyze continuous integration test results.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks.
• Advocate for quality throughout the software development process.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Swift

Kotlin

Test principles

Test automation frameworks

XCTest

XCUITest

UiAutomator

Compose Testing

Appium

Android Studio

Xcode

GitHub

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/GIS/Math or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Overview

Combine your passion for problem solving, software development, and geographic awareness to build high-quality commercial software. This is an exciting opportunity to use your talent, expertise, and passion to ensure we deliver software that fulfills the needs of professionals doing geospatial operations with cutting‑edge mobile and web‑based software.

Your work will involve improving the quality of our products by writing and executing automated tests, collaborating with developers and product engineers, and contributing to the development of test frameworks and tools. Join our fast‑moving, dynamic team and help shape Esri's mobile and web applications like Field Maps and Navigator.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Engineers to establish test plans and identify gaps in manual and automated testing
• Work closely with Software Development Engineers to improve software quality by writing and executing automated tests
• Create and maintain automated tests for functional, performance, scalability, and durability testing
• Design and develop integration and regression test cases for software components
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary repairs to test code
• Measure test coverage and analyze continuous integration test results
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks
• Advocate for quality throughout the software development process

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with object‑oriented programming concepts
• Experience programming in one or more of the following languages: Swift or Kotlin
• Applied knowledge of testing principles, including experience designing and executing test cases
• Experience using test automation frameworks such as XCTest, XCUITest, UiAutomator, Compose Testing, or Appium
• Familiarity with Android Studio or Xcode
• Familiarity with source control management (such as GitHub)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate and resolve software issues
• Effective organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, geography, GIS, mathematics, or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• A self‑motivated team player with an interest in continuous learning and building software products
• Familiarity with CI/CD patterns and tooling (such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with mocking frameworks
• Proven ability to deliver work within time constraints, in teams and individually

Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs
• minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
• twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• opportunities for personal and professional growth

Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$101,192 — $167,336 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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