What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Software Engineering - Automation Testing position at Sallie Mae?
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
Starting Your Career in Software Development and Test Automation?
We value fresh perspectives and are committed to developing emerging talent. If you're a recent or upcoming graduate with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and test automation, this position offers an excellent foundation to begin your professional journey as an SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test).
What You'll Contribute
As an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you'll join one of our scrum teams and focus on building and executing test automation for Salesforce solutions with AWS integrations focusing on Student Loan Processing. While test automation will be your primary responsibility, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to regular software development tasks. You’ll work with Service Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Experience Cloud, and various integration technologies. The features you help test and develop will have a direct impact on our ability to deliver value for our customers.
What You'll Do
Minimum Requirements
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
Starting Your Career in Software Development and Test Automation?
We value fresh perspectives and are committed to developing emerging talent. If you're a recent or upcoming graduate with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and test automation, this position offers an excellent foundation to begin your professional journey as an SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test).
What You'll Contribute
As an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you'll join one of our scrum teams and focus on building and executing test automation for Salesforce solutions with AWS integrations focusing on Student Loan Processing. While test automation will be your primary responsibility, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to regular software development tasks. You’ll work with Service Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Experience Cloud, and various integration technologies. The features you help test and develop will have a direct impact on our ability to deliver value for our customers.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement automated test scripts, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, for applications built with Salesforce and integrated AWS services.
- Write and maintain test automation frameworks using tools like Playwright and other relevant automation technologies.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and maintainability of applications, providing input during the design and development phases.
- Assist in building and executing test plans to ensure the quality of the software and validate that all requirements are met.
- Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and ensuring the reliability of automated tests and applications.
- Gain experience with AWS serverless technologies (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB) and integrate them into test automation practices.
- Develop skills in working with SQL Server to build and optimize database queries, validating backend functionality as part of the automated testing.
- Grow your craft as an SDET by learning the latest test automation tools, methodologies, and technologies through mentorship, training, and hands-on projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (recent graduates or upcoming May graduates welcome).
- Strong foundation in programming concepts and object-oriented principles from coursework or personal projects.
- Understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (coursework or personal projects).
- Familiarity with database concepts and SQL.
- Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies, particularly in the realm of test automation and cloud services.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to write clean, maintainable code.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, technologies, and testing methodologies.
- Programming projects (academic or personal) demonstrating full stack development capabilities.
- Exposure to testing methodologies or automation frameworks (unit testing, integration testing, or browser testing tools like Playwright or Selenium).
- Experience in cloud services (preferably AWS) and serverless technologies.
- Exposure to C# or similar object-oriented languages.
- Experience with source control systems like Git.
- Familiarity with Salesforce platform or CRM concepts.
- Participation in hackathons, coding competitions, or open-source contributions.
- Interest in or exposure to agile development methodologies.
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
- Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
- Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
- Career development and training opportunities
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
