Software Development Engineer in Test

Kobie Properties Limited - Saint Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Saint Petersburg, FL

About the position

The position is for a Software Engineer focused on Quality Assurance at Kobie, a leader in loyalty marketing. The role involves enabling and executing quality programs within a team of software developers, contributing to the development of a next-generation customer loyalty platform. The engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing software quality through automation and continuous improvement, ensuring reliable software delivery for major brands.

Responsibilities

• Enable teams by providing the environment and knowledge to run a robust quality program.
• Execute tests where appropriate to ensure software quality.
• Shift left on quality by automating tests and improving key quality metrics.
• Guide the software engineering team on continuous improvement in software quality.
• Enable engineering teams to thoroughly test their own code through tooling, advocacy, and education.
• Show continual, meaningful software quality progress to build confidence among stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a software developer, Software Developer in Test, or a similar role.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent, or analogous work experience.
• Fluency in software testing methodologies: white box, black box, unit, integration, functional, performance, etc.
• Bias toward automation over manual testing.
• Proven track record automating complex software testing in real-world enterprise environments.
• Expertise in proven testing frameworks and mocking frameworks.
• Production software coding experience is a must.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, Karate).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OCI).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• ISTQB or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with compliance (SOC, HITRUST, etc.).

Benefits

• Robust health insurance and benefits options.
• Free fitness programs like FitOn.
• Generous vacation time.
• Competitive pay.
• 401k matching.
• Annual profit sharing and bonuses.