Business Wire

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Remote US
USD 145k - 150k
Microservices AWS JavaScript API Python C# Swift Java Oracle
Description
Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that’s just the beginning!

Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.

About the Role
Business Wire’s software quality engineering team supports a wide array of on-premises and cloud-based applications. We collaborate with several development teams over multiple product areas and focus on continuous improvement through incremental adjustments and rapid integration of feedback. The quality team quickly identifies and improves our processes and testing methods so that we deliver excellent, dependable products. We are a strong team of skilled, motivated, detail-oriented professionals hailing from diverse backgrounds and continually learning to solve new, challenging problems.

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET) will have expertise in Javascript development and quality engineering. The right candidate can apply their knowledge of programming languages, data structures, and algorithms to identify and fix issues in the code while creating automated test frameworks, integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, and writing code to improve the overall testability of our software. They have exceptional testing skills and can build automation frameworks and software artifacts like test cases, test plans, procedures and test reports for functional and non-functional testing based on requirements and end-user feedback.

The Senior SDET possesses excellent time management and organizational skills for effectively managing several concurrent projects and multiple test automation tools to increase test coverage. They are highly autonomous and exercise considerable discretionary authority. They mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the team, prepare and present summary test results to stakeholders, conduct training on automation tools, and promote adoption of quality standards across the organization. Ultimately, they are responsible for guaranteeing the overall quality of the system before the production release.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with Engineering and Product teams to gain a detailed understanding of software features and contribute to design and architectural discussions.
  • Build, deploy, and manage robust, scalable, and high-quality test automation frameworks for functional and non-functional testing and integrate the automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to streamline the quality process.
  • Collaborate with your Agile team to understand customer usage models and develop test plans, cases and data that closely mimic real-world scenarios to assure an exceptional user experience.
  • Create, automate, and run test cases for all types of functional and non-functional testing, verifying the performance, usability, scalability, and reliability of our products meets acceptable quality standards.
  • Identify, log, and track defects discovered during all phases of test and provide a high level of transparency to stakeholders. Troubleshoot and diagnose any errors and points of failure.
  • Perform exploratory and manual testing as necessary to ensure high test coverage.
  • Participate in code reviews and pair programming and provide mentorship to fellow engineers in test designs, methodologies and guidance on best practices.
  • Coordinate with leadership and all parties involved in the SDLC to ensure test coverage for code deploy events.
  • Produce a large amount of consistent, high-quality automation code and ensure extensive unit, API, and regression test coverage.
  • Prepare and present summary test reports to stakeholders, conduct training on automation tools, and promote adoption of quality standards across the organization.

What You'll Need

  • 7+ years of SDET experience with strong Javascript coding skills and a comprehensive understanding of key concepts of software quality. A Javascript coding challenge will be part of the interview process.
  • Experience programming with at least one other modern language like Python, Java, C# or Swift.
  • 7+ years of experience creating, running, and troubleshooting automation scripts for testing web applications, microservices, and Java applications using open-source test tools Cypress and/or Playwright.
  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science or related technical field with relevant work experience.
  • Must have strong fundamentals in programming languages, testing methodologies, automation, system design, object-oriented design, version control systems, database management, CI/CD pipeline, and agile methodologies.
  • Expert skills creating, modifying, and maintaining Automation Framework Models such as Modular, Keyword-Driven, Data-Driven or Hybrid.
  • Experience working with DevOps installing, configuring, and integrating Automation scripts on Continuous Integration (CI) tools.
  • Experience working in version control systems.
  • Experience with stress, performance, and load testing using jMeter or k6.
  • Experience implementing quality improvement and Agile software development methodologies.
  • Demonstrated complex problem-solving skills and an ability to explain concepts and solutions in simple terms.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills that drive positive outcomes.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in computer science or related technical field with relevant work experience.
  • Relevant certifications from ISTQB, IIST, CSTE or similar institutions.
  • AWS Cloud Certification or other cloud vendor certification and experience.
  • Experience using Google Analytics, Clarity, Open Replay, or Log Rocket.
  • Ability to perform complex queries in relational and non-relational databases.
  • Mobile application test experience.
  • Experience testing Salesforce CRM and/or Oracle Fusion applications.
  • Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

    What We Offer
    The base salary range for this position is $145K to $150K/year.  Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.  Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.

    Business Wire’s total rewards include:
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
  • $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
  • PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!
A pre-employment background check will be required after the acceptance of an offer. Business Wire is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Business Wire will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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