Sr. SDET I

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Sr. SDET I is responsible for testing the company's products to ensure that company standards and specifications are met. Responsibilities include executing test cases, creating and running automated scripts, creating defect reports, and working with Application Engineering to troubleshoot issues; define and implement comprehensive test strategies and frameworks for projects; oversee the creation and maintenance of test plans, cases, and documentation; ensure alignment of QA activities with business goals and product requirements; identify opportunities to improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies; lead initiatives to enhance automation coverage and efficiency; drive adoption of best practices in testing, defect management, and reporting; guide team in developing and maintaining automated test scripts for web, API, and service layers; perform functional, regression, usability and load/performance testing; ensure integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; oversee backend validation and data integrity checks using SQL and other tools; and oversee defect identification, logging, tracking, and resolution.
Telecommuting permitted. Reports to headquarters in Louisville, KY.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Job Requirements: Requires a Master’s OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and related experience (3 years with Master’s OR 5 years of progressively responsible with Bachelor’s) which must include some experience in each of the following skills: Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts for enterprise web and API applications using Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python with tools such as Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, or Jest; Developing and executing API test automation for REST and GraphQL services using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools; Implementing automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms, and utilizing Git for version control; Performing functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing for distributed systems in Agile/Scrum environments, including collaboration with cross-functional teams to define test strategy and quality standards; Writing SQL queries for backend data validation and conducting performance and load testing using k6, JMeter, or similar tools; Validating application deployments in cloud environments such as AWS; and Using Zephyr or similar test management tools to manage and report on test cases and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory and data privacy requirements, including systems handling PHI. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

WAYSTAR PERKS

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.