ETS Engineer II - Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Navy Federal Credit Union - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will collaborate with DevOps engineers, developers, and cloud engineers to design and develop test automation for integration, regression, and functional testing. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with system requirements and Navy Federal business practices. The SDET will also be responsible for testing web application User Interfaces, APIs, and developing test automation frameworks, while maintaining a strong focus on communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing automated test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality across different environments and configurations
• Creating and maintaining automated tests using programming languages and testing frameworks like Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Junit, Cucumber, Gherkin, and XPath
• Collaborating with developers and quality assurance engineers to define test strategies, test plans, and test cases
• Investigating and troubleshooting issues, identifying bugs, and working with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resolve them
• Integrating automated tests into CICD pipelines to ensure continuous testing of new code changes
• Building and maintaining internal testing tools, frameworks, and infrastructure
• Analyzing test results and providing meaningful reports to stakeholders
• Participating in code reviews and promoting best practices for quality assurance
• Working in agile or iterative development environments
• Participating in Sprint planning standups, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies
• Escalating any risks in a timely manner
• Presenting clear, organized, and concise information to all audiences

Requirements

• Experience implementing cloud native test automation tools and defining frameworks
• Design and implement robust and scalable test automation solutions within an Azure DevOps and CI/CD environment
• Strong experience with agile methodologies
• Strong development skills in core Java concepts and Selenium Test Automation Framework development
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Junit, Cucumber, Gherkin, and XPath
• Experience developing scripts for automated testing on multiple platforms
• Experience developing test automation for SOA Services and SOAP/REST APIs
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, or Bamboo
• Strong understanding of dependency management and build tools such as Maven
• Proficient in keyword, data driven, and behavior-driven test automation development
• Experience with test management tools such as Azure Test Plans, Jira, Micro Focus ALM/Octane
• Ability to adhere to Software Engineering disciplines
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
• Skill in exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Advanced analytical/quantitative, reconciliation, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of multiple test automation tools and test automation patterns
• Experience with evaluating new software testing tools and performing proof of concepts
• Experience developing YAML based Azure pipelines
• Experience with one or more scripting languages to support CI/CD pipeline jobs
• Experience writing test automation code with IntelliJ and/or Visual Studio Code
• Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server is preferred)
• ASTQB CTFL or CTAL-TAE Certification
• Working knowledge of banking/financial industry standards and practices

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay
• Generous benefits and perks
• Recognition as one of the Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024
• Ranked in Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
• Listed in Forbes 2024 America's Best Large Employers
• Recognized in Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2023
• Included in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024
• Military Times 2023 Best for Vets Employers
• Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces