Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), 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

Qualifications

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering or related field; Similar education combinations may be considered for Bachelor’s 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, type, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. (Such as in a typical office). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.