Section 1: Position Summary
As an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Ascensus, you will be working in a high-energy team, developing, and executing automated or manual tests in various stages of development by using the best engineering practices in the industry today. Passion for all aspects of software development is critical. We are building teams that are empowered to solve the business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on automation and releasing software. As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.
Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position will foremost be a learning experience, and the accepted applicant will be mentored in many aspects of their responsibilities. The candidate can be expected to spend most of their time actively learning how to create and modify automated scripts in the proprietary framework for Ascensus as well as effectively plan, define test Strategy, provide QE estimates, provide test management and Test Reporting throughout the Testing cycle.
- As part of scrum team, assist in estimating and planning throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Execute functional, cross browser, exploratory, security, regression, edge-case, and integration testing as required.
- Should be able to understand the technical details of the product(s) and assist Development team in trouble shooting issues.
- Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
- Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
- Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned.
Supervision
- N/A
Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related experience preferred
- Basic experience in one or more programming languages, technologies, and software platforms, such as C#, Python or Java
- Desire to learn and work in an Agile engineering environment (test driven development, continuous integration, and pair programming, etc.)
The most successful candidate will have the following:
- Familiarity with Object oriented Concepts, Web Application UI model, HTTP, XML, basic understanding of Dynamic web applications, API/ Service Layer and experience with White box, gray box, black box test development
- Familiarity or Experience with scripting skills i.e., PowerShell, bash, python
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Ascensus helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. We’re also one of the savings plan industry’s leading providers of outsourced services. Our technology, market insights, and business knowledge enhance the growth and success of our partners, their clients, and savers. Ascensus is the largest independent recordkeeping services provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator in the United States. For more information, visit ascensus.com.
