Intern Software Developer in Test (SDET)

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $18 - $25/hr hourly. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.  Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance.  We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees.  Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan.  Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE

As an Intern Software Developer Engineer in Test at BECU, you will participate in our 12-week internship program. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Under the guidance of senior SDETs, you will write automated tests, create test scripts, and develop test data to validate application performance and reliability. You will gain hands-on experience in debugging applications, performing root cause analysis, and automating test execution for software builds. This role offers you the opportunity to enhance your technical skills and contribute to building enterprise-class software in a collaborative environment.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate and Debug: Work closely with team members to analyze code flow, debug applications and services, and identify root causes of software defects to ensure reliability and quality.
• Create and Execute Tests: Write integration, load, and UI automation tests in C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript to validate application performance and user experience.
• Develop Test Scenarios: Design test scenarios and cases from requirements, ensuring they are automatable and aligned with project goals.
• Automate Test Data: Automate the creation of test data in test database instances to streamline and enhance the testing process.
• Ensure Quality: Collaborate with the development and QA teams to identify risks, classify errors, and maintain the highest quality standards for applications and services.
• Learn and Grow: Work under the mentorship of senior SDETs, gaining insights into testing best practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Support Software Builds: Automate test execution and validation during software builds, ensuring smooth and efficient deployment processes.
• Perform Additional Duties: Take on additional responsibilities to support team objectives and organizational goals.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Hands-On Experience: Develop expertise in coding automated tests, debugging applications, and performing root cause analysis in a professional team/classroom environment.
• Technical Growth: Gain proficiency in C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript and explore open-source testing tools and frameworks.
• Collaboration Skills: Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Career Development: Build a strong foundation in software testing and automation, setting the stage for long-term growth and success in software engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

At BECU, your role as an Intern Software Developer Engineer in Test, is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your career, hone your technical skills, and make a meaningful impact. Join a team where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do. Together, we’ll build software that delivers exceptional value to our members and stakeholders.

Apply now and take the next step in your journey with BECU.

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EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Salary : $18 - $25