Job Summary:
UFP Industries is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who approaches quality as a software engineering discipline. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions for our enterprise web applications. The successful candidate will work closely with developers and product owners to build reliable, maintainable automated test suites and supporting test infrastructure.
This position requires strong software development skills and a deep understanding of application architecture, including backend services, integration points, and testability concerns. The SDET will contribute to application quality by developing test frameworks, implementing automated tests, creating realistic test environments, and partnering with software development teams to improve system reliability throughout the software development lifecycle. This position is a full-time, onsite position, based out of Grand Rapids, MI (not a remote position).
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, tooling, and supporting infrastructure.
- Design and implement automated test coverage for new features, existing functionality, and regression scenarios.
- Create and maintain mocks, stubs, fakes, test doubles, and simulated services to enable reliable testing of complex application workflows.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and work to improve deployment confidence and release quality.
- Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies, ensuring they are addressed promptly.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver quality feedback throughout the development lifecycle.
- Conduct performance, load, and stress testing to ensure application scalability and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, providing feedback on usability, functionality, and testability.
- Leverage bug tracking and test management tools to manage test activities and report on test progress.
- Continuously improve testing methodologies and drive innovation in the SDET function.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging tools, and best practices in software test automation.
- Mentor and support other team members on quality standards, testing strategies, and process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience as a software engineer, test automation engineer, SDET, or similar software development role.
- Proficiency in primary programming language (C#).
- Proficiency with modern web frameworks (e.g., ASP.NET Core/Blazor, React, or similar).
- Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, bUnit, NUnit).
- Experience using AI tools to accelerate software development (e.g. GitHub Copilot)
- Strong knowledge of SDET methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Familiarity and experience with Agile/Scrum development processes.
- Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Azure Pipelines).
- Preferred understanding of database technologies (SQL/Microsoft SQL Server, Progress ABL).
- Preferred experience with Blazor and Blazor component libraries (e.g. MudBlazor).
- Preferred familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure).
- Preferred familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Docker, etc.).
- Certifications such as ISTQB are a plus.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to learn new software applications and varied technologies quickly.
- Logical, process-oriented nature.
- Ability to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in business processes.
Conduct:
- Self-managing; works well under little supervision.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- Good interpersonal skills and good communicator.
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Team player who supports the Company’s goals.
- Conducts self in a professional manner.
- Ability to pass a drug test.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience as a software engineer, test automation engineer, SDET, or similar software development professional
- Proficiency in C#
- Proficiency with modern web frameworks such as ASP.NET Core, Blazor, or React
- Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Playwright, bUnit, or NUnit
- Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot
- Strong knowledge of SDET methodologies, tools, and processes
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes
- Proficiency with Git and continuous integration tools such as Azure Pipelines
- Understanding of SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Progress ABL
- Experience with Blazor and Blazor component libraries such as MudBlazor
- Familiarity with Azure cloud platforms
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools including CI/CD and Docker
- ISTQB certification
- Ability to pass a drug test
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about UFP Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by UFP Industries.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
UFP Industries Insights
What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
