Software Development Engineer in Test II

About SimpliSafe

We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, to work together in person, and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring?

Well, we’re growing and thriving. So, we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. 

Position Summary:

The Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET II) will collaborate closely with the Development team to utilize automation and test skills testing API’s/microservices written in Javascript/Typescript. 

Responsibilities:

Working in parallel with the development team, build a high-quality suite of automated tests that will be used to qualify various solutions that are implemented via microservices. Deliver running automated tests as soon as (or very shortly thereafter) product code is “testable” by developing tests against mocked services (and/or building the mocks to enable the development of tests). 

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Create functional test automation using script tools and open source test tools 
• Support automation test framework and test tools 
• Execute regression tests and find bugs 
• Isolate and track defects using test tools, and Linux utilities 
• Work closely with Quality Engineering and Development team 
• Communicate progress and issues within an Agile process 

Requirements: 

• 2+ years experience in software quality engineer, automation development, and/or software development 
• Ability to identify document and automate test cases for API / microservice qualification 
• Demonstrated skill at coding and debugging Javascript, Typescript, Bash 
• Experience with open source testing tools and frameworks (eg. Cypress, Playwright, Jest) 
• Ability to manipulate and query SQL databases (mysql) 
• Knowledge of multi-tier web-based applications 
• Proven track record of working with and testing REST APIs 
• Implemented solutions in Javascript, Node.JS and Typescript 
• Manipulation of OpenAPI/Swagger documents 
• CI/CD pipeline deployment with GitHub Actions 
• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills

What Values You’ll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@simplisafe.com.