DAT Solutions is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team in Beaverton, OR.
A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at DAT is responsible for automating tests for our web apps, APIs, and microservices. This is focused primarily on end-to-end tests using Cucumber and Gherkin to define test scenarios and implementing step definitions using the Ruby language. Our SDETs are expected to be passionate about coding, but also understand fundamental software testing practices which will enable them to collaborate with their team and automate tests in the most efficient way possible. QA cannot test everything, nor automate every test, so we expect our SDETS to help the team prioritize and deliver the high-value automation coverage within our CI/CD pipeline by laying the groundwork for and enabling the team to deliver a quality product.
As we build new microservices hosted in AWS, our automation tools and framework will evolve over the next 12 months, therefore we expect our SDETs to grow with it. We plan to be begin adopting JavaScript as our primary programming language for automation over the next 12 months (eventually replacing Ruby), as well as collaborate with Development to automate tests at lower test levels such as component and integration.
Candidate profile

• Automate integration and functional tests for Microservices and REST APIs
• Implement automation using TypeScript languages
• Write Gherkin test scenarios within Cucumber feature files
• Learn, maintain, and improve existing automation framework(s)
• Effectively troubleshoot and diagnose test failures
• Adapt, collaborate, and communicate effectively within Agile Scrum team
• Master microservices architecture and the various test levels associated with it
• Work with team members to improve development processes and practices

The Skills You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5 years' experience in software test automation
• 2 years' experience JavaScript, Ruby, or Python
• Testing Microservices and APIs
• Experience with Page Object Model in implementing automated tests
• Take full responsibility of a task from concept to completion with minimal supervision
• Embrace change and learning new technologies
• Passion for investigating and determining root cause of test or product failures
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

Bonus Skills

• Postman API test tool
• Experience with a BDD tool such as Cucumber
• Experience implementing services and managing infrastructure in AWS using EC2, API Gateway, AppSync, DynamoDB, S3, etc.

About DAT
DAT is a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 43 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 226 million freight posts in 2020, and a database of $126 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. We have co-headquarters in Portland, OR and Denver, CO, and additional offices in MO, TX, and Bangalore, India.
For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company
DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
DAT offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible savings accounts, 401K, Life and AD&D insurance, a comprehensive Paid Leave program, and a Tuition Reimbursement program.
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