Sr. Software Engineer - Testing (SDET)

Early Warning®; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to enhance their testing strategies and automation efforts. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and performance of large-scale APIs and applications. You will work in a dynamic environment, implementing automated test structures within a CI/CD pipeline, and collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation. If you are passionate about tackling large-scale challenges and eager to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in the financial sector, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development or test automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Java and experience with CI/CD integration.
• Experience with test automation tools for API, web, or mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implement automated test structures in the CI/CD pipeline.
• Create software test artifacts and execute test suites.
• Collaborate with teams to improve product quality and provide mentorship.

Skills

Java

Ruby

Node.js

Objective C

Test Automation

Continuous Integration

Performance Testing

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Related field (Information Technology)

Tools

GitLab

GIT

Eclipse

Android Studio

X-Code

Bamboo

Harness

Splunk

AppDynamics

Appium

Selenium

Rest-Assured API

Cucumber

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Engineering at Early Warning (EWS) is a blend of teams organized around many different platforms, capabilities and products that are brought together to power core capabilities at the biggest banks in America – this includes ubiquitous products like Zelle and Paze.

These capabilities are typically provided behind a customer-facing API or integration point which enables the EWS teams to innovate aggressively where big wins can be found. The teams aligned behind these efforts drive their own innovation in partnership with stakeholders.

If you are hungry for large scale challenges and crave opportunities to learn and contribute in a big way (in an environment that is predominately Java) – we’d love to talk to you!

Overall Purpose

The Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) performs test strategy, test design, test planning and automation of various test frameworks and tools. Responsible for delivering quality and performance of large-scale API, web, and mobile application interfaces. This role is integral to EWS’ overall effort to implement enterprise test automation strategies and methodology and will have a focus on continuous integration and delivery for our products. Candidates for this position are experienced, hands on and self-motivated engineers who can work collaboratively in a continuous integration environment.

Essential Functions

• Implements an automated test structure in the CI/CD pipeline.
• Directly contribute to the development of automated component, system integration (E2E), regression, backward compatibility and performance tests through continuous integration.
• Executes automated and manual test suites and ensure overall system quality prior to production release.
• Reports defects and issues to development teams and manage defects through to successful resolution.
• Creates software test artifacts including test strategy, test plans, test cases, and test summary reports.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve, optimize and simplify existing testing processes and methodologies.
• Works together with relevant teams and departments to improve product quality.
• Provides training, mentorship, and support to quality engineering team members, focusing on systems, policies, procedures, and core Quality processes.
• Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• 5+ years’ experience developing software or test automation frameworks using two of the programming languages – Java, Ruby, Node.js or Objective C. Java is preferred.
• Prior experience with established Software development and monitoring tools (GitLab, GIT, Eclipse/Android Studio/X-Code, Bamboo, Harness, Splunk, AppDynamics).
• Experience with CI/CD and integrating automated testing.
• Experience implementing test automation frameworks for API, web or mobile platforms (hybrid, iOS or Android) using any test automation tools– Appium, Selenium, Web driver, Rest-Assured API, and Cucumber.
• AWS or Cloud experience.
• Kubernetes.
• Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
• Mobile programming (Android or iOS/Swift) experience is a bonus and preferred.
• Experience with Device Cloud Providers: BrowserStack, Perfecto Mobile, Device Anywhere, Amazon Device Farm.
• Experience in building and executing automated and performance tests for REST and XML/SOAP/JSON based services.
• Experience testing system/server level software, networking (sockets) and protocols: HTTP, SIP, Rest Services.
• Knowledge of Performance/Load Testing is a plus.
• Agile/Lean methodologies experience preferred.
• Docker or Kubernetes.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions