Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Description
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Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers, all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech industry, we're not just redefining what's achievable; we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
IVANS Insurance Solutions, a division of Applied Systems, is currently searching for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our corporate Quality Engineering Organization. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of automated tests as we migrate to a microservices architecture. You will carry out various tasks to ensure our test approaches, both manual and automated, are effectively and efficiently designed, implemented, and maintained for both legacy and new development. You will leverage software engineering best practices to provide information, feedback, and expertise about software quality and development processes to deliver defect-free applications. You will work with a team of SDETs to ensure our test automation framework and platform is highly scalable and performant with a technical design that allows for future innovation without complete refactoring.
What You'll Do

• Exhibit strong hands-on knowledge in developing automated testing using modern software development and testing tools
• Ensure automated test design adheres to the overall company architecture and quality assurance principles
• Collaborate with team members across product, architecture, development, DevOps, and testing teams in designing automated testing approaches
• Promote and support the implementation of the CI/CT/CD pipeline
• Exercise fundamental good software engineering practice when developing automated tests, such as design/code reviews
• Maintain and enhance test automation frameworks for UI, Microservices & API
• Able to provide in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues, anticipate risks, and ensure timely management escalation
• Provide automated test solutions to deliver for both functional and non-functional software quality
• Work with stakeholders to plan, estimate & implement test automation strategies
• Ensure compliance with the automation framework, standards & best practices
• Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics
• Maintain and update technical documentation relating to test architecture, design steps, integration processes, or procedures.
• Participate in technical design meetings to ensure clear direction in areas of responsibility
• Maintain test automation and defect tech debts in a timely manner
• Seek stakeholder feedback via test automation demos
• Exhibits behaviors which exemplify Applied Systems' Core Values

We're looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office.

We're Excited to Learn More About You
Your experience may include:

• 5+ years of experience working as a Software Test Engineer in a microservices environment, and:
  • Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • Experience with any object-oriented programming languages such as C#, Python, Java, Ruby
  • Experience with SQL Server or other databases
• Experience with automated testing, with UI and/or API layers, such as SOAP and REST/RESTful services.
• Knowledge of common automated testing tools, such as Cypress (preferred) or Selenium
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, techniques, and tools.
• Ability to understand and construct modern test strategies and quality gating policies within CI/CT/CD pipelines
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, technology, or equivalent work experience
  • We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• Knowledge of performance testing tools like K6.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Experience with JIRA or similar tools
• Working knowledge of cloud computing and related technologies, such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses, as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech, to apply!
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together , collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
• Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/

Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information, or sensitive information like social security numbers.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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