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Job Summary
The Test Engineer (SDET) is responsible for the overall design, development, testing and maintenance of automation and automation frameworks in support of applications and product offerings at GuideStone. This includes the identification of best practices and development of test workflows that will drive a culture of high-quality delivery within an agile software development environment. The individual in this role will help create a culture of continuous testing across all phases of the system development life cycle by infusing automated tests into the environment while also helping drive static tests. They will work closely with the development staff, IT Operations personnel, BAs/UX designers, and Platform Owners to foster a collaborative spirit that is highly driven to release reliable applications faster and more frequently.
What You'll Do
Document testing processes, workflows, and other special considerations for process improvement
Develop and execute test plans to achieve automated and manual functional testing, as well as integration, End-To-End regression, and User Acceptance testing
Assess and understand the flow of application code and its interaction with different systems
Drive the strategy for implementing test automation into a continuous integration and continuous development environment
Assess and understand the flow of code and its interaction with various processes
Design and develop automated test suites to ensure high quality and a high level of test coverage
Detect, report and track bugs for review, correction, and confirmation of fix by the software development team
Perform manual regression testing when needed
Perform research and detailed root cause analysis of test failures, reported defects, and performance and scalability issues
Mentor the IT staff and various business partners on essential skills and best practices regarding automated and manual tests (equip others on how to be good testers)
Develop metrics-based reporting and KPI's to analyze quality of software and release-readiness
Remain current with industry standards in test automation methodologies and tools
Actively identify and recommend areas of automation and provide solutions to improve the continuous test process
What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
7+ years performing software application test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures and execution of automated test scripts
Experience working in a highly collaborative agile software development environment with continuous integration and test-driven development (have worked in a DevOps environment)
5+ years in web application automation using Selenium or Playwright with C#
Experience designing test automation frameworks for JavaScript and .NET code
Experience working with ASP.net Web Forms and MVC, SSIS, SSAS, SQL
Experience with API testing
Experience designing load/performance tests using JMeter/BlazeMeter a plus
Experience with cross-browser and cross-device testing
Thorough understanding of Agile-based SCRUM methodology
Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working on cross-functional teams
Experience working in the Financial Services industry a plus
Proficient skills in MS Office and appropriate GuideStone system applications
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What We Do
GuideStone is a diverse financial services organization that services more than 200,000 clients nationwide in the faith-based marketplace. We offer retirement, insurance, investment management, property and casualty coverage, and executive planning products and services to the Southern Baptist and wider evangelical Christian community. GuideStone sponsors the nation’s largest Christian-screened registered mutual fund family and is located in Dallas, Texas.
Do well. We strive to do well, to do our jobs with excellence. Our goal is to enhance our participants' financial security and to give our participants peace of mind today and confidence about tomorrow.
Do right. We strive to do right, to make integrity an integral part of our work. We believe that doing what's right matters. That consulting our consciences and acting on our beliefs is an essential component of developing financial solutions and investment options.
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