Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)(60017)

IDEALFORCE LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is looking for a Software Test Engineer in Austin, TX. This onsite role involves creating and executing test plans, analyzing results, and collaborating within a scrum team. Candidates should have at least 4 years in Microsoft Technologies, a strong background in automation testing with Selenium, and excellent troubleshooting skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required. The company urges qualified candidates to apply as they maintain a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Microsoft Technologies.
• Experience in SQL, WCF, ASP.NET, C#, or Java.
• Skill using code repositories and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute test plans.
• Analyze and communicate test results.
• Participate in day-to-day QA activities.

Skills

Automation Testing background

Troubleshooting skills

Strong integration testing experience

Passion for code quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Microsoft TFS

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

IDEALFORCE has multiple CONTRACT positions available immediately for a Software Test Engineers to join our customer in Austin, TX. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity.

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive suites of automation test plans and test cases, maintaining and adding to existing automation framework, continued evaluation of test cases for inclusion in regression, automation for newly integrated features, and development of toolsets to augment QA and Development testing. The SDET will also work closely with Software Developers and other QA engineers in small scrum teams to deliver the highest quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Specific duties and responsibilities include creating, maintaining and executing test plans and test cases against our hardware and software platforms, estimating test efforts, analyzing and communicating test results, defect tracking and participating in day to day QA Activities. Add to performance and scalability testing efforts. This can also include the writing of specialized testing tools for use in testing our software platform.

• Create, maintain, and execute test plans and test cases against our hardware and software platforms
• Analyze and communicate test results
• Participate in day-to-day QA activities
• Enhance and extend the automation library and framework
• Add to performance and scalability testing efforts
• Write specialized testing tools for use in testing our software platform

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience (minimum) in Microsoft Technologies is desired
• Experience in SQL, WCF, ASP.NET, C#, or Java will be required
• Demonstrated skill in testing enterprise distributed systems is strongly desired
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to root cause complex issues required
• Demonstrated skill using code repositories, preferably Microsoft TFS
• Knowledge of Microsoft plug-in tools, such as Selenium and others
• Knowledge of performance and scalability test approaches and automation
• Passion for finding bottlenecks and thresholds in existing code through the use of automation tools
• Passion for creating and executing test plans
• Passion for continuing education and improving code quality through interaction with development team
• Demonstrated skill in using coding standards and being an active participant in code reviews
• Strong time management skills with a history of meeting commitments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Microsoft Technologies
• Automation Testing background using Selenium
• Strong integration testing experience using WCF, RESTful API, C#, SQL Server

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All candidates who are authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Candidates must clear the background check prior to commencing the assignment.

THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:

• Email your candidate/s resume to pete dot tylor at idealforce.com along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.