Entry Level Azure Software Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

Description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About 700Credit

700Credit is the industry leader in providing cutting-edge credit and compliance solutions to the automotive sector. As the largest provider in the field, we are passionate about innovation, growth, and delivering the best for our clients. 700Credit is the largest provider of credit and compliance solutions to the automotive industry today. 700Credit is a dynamic, exciting place to work. 700Credit offers an excellent compensation/benefit package. 

Summary

700Credit is looking for a reliable Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the team at our headquarters in Southfield, MI. As an SDET, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our customer applications, APIs, and cloud-based services, while championing test automation as we transition our flagship product into a cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with modern test frameworks, automation tools, and strong knowledge of API and UI testing practices. Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, cloud environments, and microservices testing is highly desirable. This role is critical to the ongoing success of 700Credit's expansion initiatives and will have a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction 

Responsibilities

• Test Planning: Collaborate with Product Owners and the development team to create detailed and effective test plans that align with product requirements and user stories.
• Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to validate functionality, improve test coverage, and support continuous delivery.
• CI/CD Integration: Ensure test automation is seamlessly integrated into the build and deployment processes using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• API and Backend Testing: Write and execute comprehensive API tests using tools such as Postman to ensure service-level integrity across distributed systems.
• Test Data & Regression Support: Design and maintain test data strategies and own or contribute to regression test suites that support frequent releases and product iterations.
• Performance and Load Testing: Collaborate with the performance engineering team to design and execute performance tests using tools like k6 or similar.
• Quality Advocacy: Promote a culture of quality by participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies, and by partnering with developers on unit testing.
• Test Result Reporting: Monitor test execution, triage failures, and clearly report defects with steps to reproduce.
• Code Reviews: Actively engage in code reviews for both production and test code to uphold code quality and identify testability concerns.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in software testing
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, or C# (JavaScript experience strongly preferred).
• Experience with UI test automation tools (Playwright preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and automation using tools such as Postman or similar.
• Solid understanding of test planning, execution, and defect management processes.

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• Experience testing within microservices-based architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to provide accurate testing estimates and adjust schedules as needed.
• Strong understanding of product goals and the ability to contribute quality-driven insights.
• Adaptability to fast-changing priorities and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated initiative in expanding technical proficiency and applying it to test design.
• Experience collaborating with development teams on unit testing and refactoring efforts.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including build and release pipeline management.