Job Description
The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), internally known as Software Quality Engineer, has primary responsibilities for specifying, designing, building, programming, verification & validation testing, commissioning, and assisting deployment and technical support with automated test systems. This run operates under the supervisor of the Supervisor of Software Quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build automated testing solutions to meet Paycom goals for automated testing
Create, organize, and manage test automation standards and other resources
Create, update, and maintain automated UI test
Create, update, and maintain automated API tests
Implement automated test systems for Paycom applications
Collaborate with Development, Software Quality Assurance, and DevOps teams to analyze and use quality feedback and data to improve automated testing processes
Assess existing automated testing and suggest opportunities for improvement
Document automation strategy and procedures for team
Create automation test plans and get approvals
Research recommended test automation tools and configure automated test environment elements.
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD tools and pipeline. (i.e. GitLab)
Collaborate with DevOps team to extend existing test automation frameworks and tools
Triage, troubleshoot, and document defects
Work closely with engineers and Software Quality Assurance to manage and improve the development pipeline
Perform and write automated functional, system, regression, and integration tests
Develop and execute manual test cases for testing of software to expose flaws and ensure all issues are resolved before the code is released to production
Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams and leadership
Utilize internal automation tools to help teams achieve complete automation
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering or related field; Similar education combinations may be considered for Bachelors degree holders outside of the listed majors
Experience:
Must have training or experience in one or more scripting languages and configuring test automation
Experience using SCM tools like Gitlab or Bitbucket
Experience working in an agile SDLC environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Certified Test Foundation Level (CTFL) ISTQB or ASTQB Standard
Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) ISTQB or ASTQB Standard
Experience:
Experience in scripting language such as Javascript, Type Script, PHP, Java, C#
Experience with database queries
Experience with PHP programming language, Selenium WebDriver, PHPUnit, MySQL, RestAssured or equivalent API/contract-based testing framework, GitLab
Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Kubernetes and other related container/Cloud Native Technologies (CNCF)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to overall company success
Using tools to replace manual processes with repeatable automation
Full understanding of development release cycle process
Written and oral communication skills
Organizational planning skills with the ability to understand business and client needs
Collaborating with diverse technical teams to hold them accountable for RCAs and iterative improvement
Paycom is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Paycom makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Paycom wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Paycom does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department. ****To learn more about Paycom's affirmative action policy, equal employment opportunity, or to request an accommodation - Click on the link to find more information: paycom.com/careers/eeoc
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work,