Software Development Engineer In Test Manager Jobs in Glen Ellyn, IL

Title: SDET

Job Description:

• The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will ensure that the developed software meets requirements. He or she will be responsible for performing QA/UAT, developing test plans and test scripts, and supporting test efforts, and coaching other SDETs on the team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with product, design, and development team members to understand business requirements and to communicate problem impacts/risks


• Create and execute test plans and scripts that accurately and reliably assess application quality.


• Analyze test results to discover and report defects, following best practices as defined by the team.


• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and framework libraries to verify the functionality and reliability of our software (Java, Groovy, Kotlin)


• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best practices are followed at all times. Automation code should be easy to extend and support


• Be knowledgeable in the features for which the team is responsible; in collaboration with peers, develop quality assurance measures and testing standards.


• Communicate test progress, test results, and quality of application changes


• Set standards in and coach other QAs in test environment and data setup and management


• Apply a thorough understanding of relevant technology to deliver robust test suites. (web technologies, REST APIs, web services, physical devices, Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML)


• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins, Azure, etc.)


• Use creativity and initiative to improve product test reliability, coverage, and accuracy.


• Demonstrate a commitment to core values.


• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and/or major application product release


• Experience working collaboratively with peers and coaching more junior team members


• Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage.


• Proficiency in documenting defects with high level of detail and accuracy, following standards as defined by the team.


• Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills


• Proficiency in version control systems like Git and Subversion


• Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS and HTML


• Proficiency in testing APIs/services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI, Postman or equivalent tools


• Proficiency in cross browser, cross platform web and mobile testing with SauceLabs or equivalent tools


• Deep expertise in Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium/Appium


• Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools)


• Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software


• Proficiency in the preparation/maintenance of test data and test scripts.


• Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.


• Direct hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins

Preferred Skills:

• Thorough understanding of Agile/Scrum development process.


• Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests

Pay Range: 50$ - 65$ per hour

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually as applicable.