Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

System One; Vienna (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to develop test automation for various applications. The role involves collaborating with DevOps and product teams to ensure software quality and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong Java and Selenium skills, along with experience in CI/CD environments. This remote position offers a multiyear contract with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Experience implementing cloud native test automation tools.
• Strong development skills in core Java concepts and Selenium.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Azure Pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop test automation for integration, regression, and functional testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
• Assist in the analysis of functional and technical requirements.

Skills

Cloud native test automation tools

Agile methodologies

Core Java concepts

Selenium Test Automation Framework

Test management tools

CI/CD pipeline tools

Dependency management and build tools

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Azure Test Plans

Job description

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract

Description

Seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) that will collaborate with DevOps engineers, developers, and cloud engineers to plan, design, and develop test automation in support of product teams.
The SDET will develop test automation for integration, regression, and functional testing to validate the quality of software to ensure compliance with system requirements and client business practices and policies.
The SDET will assist in the analysis of functional and technical requirements as needed. In addition, the SDET may be responsible for testing web application User Interfaces, APIs, Mainframe or Windows applications and will participate in the development of test automation frameworks.
The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of audiences including management, DevOps engineers and product teams.

Required:

• Experience implementing cloud native test automation tools and defining frameworks and methods that increase efficiency and reduce Data Center footprint
• Design and implement robust and scalable test automation solutions within an Azure DevOps and CI/CD environment to improve the quality of functional, regression, and system tests
• Workcollaboratively with cross-functional teams in agile settings to understand business requirements to develop test automation that supports DevOps and CI/CD
• Strong experience with agile methodologies
• Experience in streamlining continuous test processes that improve product delivery
• Strong development skills in core Java concepts and Selenium Test Automation Framework development
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Junit, Cucumber, Gherkin, and XPath
• Experience developing scripts to perform comprehensive automated testing on multiple platforms including web based, client server, and mainframe
• Experience developing test automation for SOA Services and SOAP/REST APIs
• Experience with Azure Repos, GitHub, Bitbucket or other software repositories
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, or Bamboo
• Strong understanding of dependency management and build tools such as Maven
• Proficient in keyword, data driven, and behavior-driven test automation development
• Experience with test management tools such as Azure Test Plans, Jira, OpenText ALM
• Develop and maintain reusable components, functions, methods, and libraries to reducemaintenance and increase efficiency and scalability
• Ability to adhere to Software Engineering disciplines
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced skills building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
• Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
• Skill in exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Advanced analytical/quantitative, reconciliation, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Skill in mentoring and training less experienced staff

Desired

• Knowledge of multiple test automation tools and test automation patterns
• Experience with evaluating new software testing tools and performing proof of concepts.
• Experience developing YAML based Azure pipelines
• Experience with one or more scripting languages to support CI/CD pipeline jobs
• Experience writing test automation code with IntelliJ and/or Visual Studio Code
• Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server is preferred) • ASTQB CTFL or CTAL-TAE Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of banking/financial industry standards and practices

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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