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Software Engineer in Test

Durham, NC โ€ข On-site

Samprasoft
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Software Engineer In Test

MUST ALREADY BE LOCAL TO NC TO BE SUBMITTED!!!!!

Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for a Software Engineer in Test to work in Fidelity's Workplace Investing Group in Durham, NC.

The Role

In this role, you will be working with a team of technologists passionate about delivering Continuous Integration, Automation and Test Data ecosystems as well as consulting with development and business partners in test and process automation. As a technical associate of this team, you will be crafting our technology vision and will have a real impact on our development success.

  • Design, develop, document, and maintain automated tests and in-house software utilities.
  • Adhere to established software engineering best practices and standards.
  • Collaborate with other technical resources to:
    • Suggest improvements for processes, best practices, and standards.
    • Design and develop automated tests and/or software tools.
    • Understand requirements.
    • Identify opportunities to improve maintainability of automation platform.
    • Understand and apply test driven design concepts to test and debug automated solutions and software utilities developed by self and others.
    • Deliver accurate and maintainable code for test automation and software utilities.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • BS / BA or equivalent education or experience
  • 3+ years of software product experience working on commercially available software/ years of relevant technical experience and experience in test automation
  • Proven experience in Agile / Scrum methodology
  • Hands on experience with crafting and maintaining testing frameworks like Selenium (TestNG)/ Cucumber
  • Strong knowledge of a programming language such as Java or Java Script
  • Good understanding of web services testing and familiarity with RestAssured
  • Good understanding of Jenkins as CI Tool and configuration
  • Experience with SQL databases
  • Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong partner relationships internally, as well as externally
  • Hands-on experience driving innovation process from end-to-end
  • Background in DevOPS environment is preferred

The Team

We are a Quality Engineering focused organization with experience in all aspects of application delivery in an agile environment across global locations. Our associates play a key role on Scrum teams within Workplace Investing Digital Platforms Technology. This role will support the Plan Sponsor Workstation and NetBenefits applications and its customer base.

COVID Work Policy

Safety is our top priority. Once we can be together in person with fewer safety measures, this role will follow our dynamic working approach. You'll be spending some of your time onsite depending on the nature and needs of your role.

Dynamic Working โ€“ Post Pandemic

Our aim is to combine the best of working offsite with coming together in person. For most teams this means a consistent balance of working from home and office that supports the needs of your role, experience level, and working style. Your success and growth is important to us, so you'll want to enjoy the benefits of coming together in person โ€“ face to face learning and training, quality time with your manager and teammates, building your career network, making friends, and taking full advantage of cultural and social experiences Fidelity provides for you.

Company Overview

Fidelity TalentSource, formerly Veritude, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments, one of the largest and most diversified global financial services firms in the industry. We recruit individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including technology and customer service, to fill assignments across Fidelity's U.S.-based regional and investor center locations. If you would like to experience Fidelity's diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and developing your professional network, consider a role with Fidelity TalentSource. For information about working at Fidelity TalentSource, visit FTSJobs.com. Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at HR@ftsjobs.com if you would like to request an accommodation.