Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Wespath in Glenview, IL

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location:

1901 Chestnut Ave
Glenview, Illinois, 60025
United States

Category:
Quality Assurance

Date Needed by:
12/16/2024

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

You bring the motivation, teamwork, and integrity and we will provide the collaborative culture, professional development, and respect you deserve. And if you are good at what you do, you will have a career at Wespath Benefits and Investments. Join our team in Information Technology – and, if you like, teams such as our DEI Council or our Green Team on environmental sustainability – and make an impact through your work!

Wespath is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive company culture and does not discriminate against applicants and employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
Wespath, recognized as a 2017-2024 Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® and a 2018-2024 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, has an opportunity for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) that plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and automation scripts. This position requires a strong understanding of software development principles, as well as expertise in testing methodologies and tools.

More specifically, as an SDET you will:

Develop and maintain test automation framework that contains tests for functional, integration, performance, and security testing.
Execute automated test cases to verify software functionality and performance.
Ensure frameworks support maintainability, reusability, and adaptability to evolving project requirements.
Develop and maintain different testing stages into CI/CD pipelines.
Integrate testing strategies seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.
Identify gaps in test coverage and develop quality test code to fill such gaps.
Participate in code reviews and identify opportunities to improve earlier in the process.
Identify and analyze the root cause of complex bugs in your code as well as others’ code.
Analyze and report on test results, identify defects, and document issues accurately and efficiently.
Design and execute performance and load tests to evaluate software scalability and reliability under various conditions.
Collaborate effectively with developers, QA engineers, and Product Owners to ensure alignment on quality goals and priorities based on product requirements.

SDET Compensation and Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and well-being benefits from our HealthFlex Exchange on day one.
8% employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one.
22 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays.
Hybrid working arrangement (two days per week at our Glenview, IL office location).
The compensation range for this position is $105,000 – $116,000 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be set based on the hired applicant’s qualifications (education, training, and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown.
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Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), or similar Test Automation role.
Experience with open-source test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Webdriver IO, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Cypress, etc. automating Web Browser User Interfaces and API endpoints.
Knowledge of defect tracking systems and test case management systems preferably with qTest.
Experience working with and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery, preferably with Azure DevOps.
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Proficiency in developing reusable, maintainable, and object-oriented code.
Ability to show strong programming skills in languages related to Test Automation frameworks such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or C#.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Agile, SAFE development methodologies.
Experience with product/project management and design tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, and Figma
Knowledge of 403(b), 401(k) pension record-keeping systems, and/or health and welfare benefits systems.

Wespath Benefits and Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring.