Software Development Engineer in Test

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Crafting and constructing automated test plans and test cases (low to moderate complexity) that address functional requirements for desktop, front-end (Web), back-end (API), and mobile applications.

• Setting up Continuous Integration/Continuous Development servers (Jenkins), which includes creating and managing jobs/pipelines to synchronize builds with automated testing.

• Conducting PR reviews of automated tests submitted by fellow team members to ensure code quality and coverage.

• Guaranteeing the stability of nightly automation runs through both proactive and reactive measures, and leading the oversight of nightly automation run reports.

• Demonstrating adequate proficiency in relevant Ignition product areas, ensuring comprehensive testing across all sections.

• Maintaining a strong understanding of the company, our primary software deliverable (Ignition), and our customer base.

• Working collaboratively with Developers, Product Managers, and QA Generalists to clarify requirements and provide insights on functionality, usability, and performance.

• Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using issue tracking tools, ensuring clear communication and resolution processes.

• Keeping abreast of industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually improve testing strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering OR a minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field.

• Must possess at least 2+ years of experience in a test automation engineering role.

• Experience with Test Automation frameworks in one of the following areas:

• Familiarity with creating automated test cases for Web application testing frameworks (Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, Cypress, or Playwright).

• Familiarity with developing test automation for Desktop/Swing applications using testing tools like (QFTest or UFT).

• Experience executing manual tests on mobile devices (iOS and Android) utilizing actual devices or emulators.

• Strong programming knowledge with at least one language, including comprehension of functions, conditional statements, and basic object-oriented concepts (Python, Java/JavaScript, C++, or TypeScript).

• Experience coding in at least one modern IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm).

• Familiarity with the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) and its various phases.

• Proficient in source control management systems, such as Git, with common usage (cloning and checking out repositories and specific branches, commits, and handling merge conflicts).

• Experience setting up and querying SQL databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, or similar).

• Familiarity with Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), and macOS platforms, including command-line operations and debugging issues with applications running as services.

• Experience deploying applications using virtualization software (VMWare, Docker Desktop), including creating images, debugging running containers, and managing persistent data (volumes).

• Familiarity with bug tracking systems and crafting accurate bug reports.

• Experience utilizing agentic AI in support of software quality activities, ensuring strategic implementation and proper governance.

• Experience writing automated test cases within well-known mobile test automation frameworks (XCTest, Espresso).

• Familiarity with tools for rapid application development and infrastructure deployment (Docker, Vagrant, Terraform, or similar).

• Proficient in debugging Java platform and Swing/JavaFX applications using JProfiler (or similar profiling tool).

• Experience with Maven and Gradle build tools, especially in coordinating builds with automated testing.

• Familiarity with the manufacturing industry and HMI/SCADA software.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Employee Covered Health Care: Enjoy completely covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid Time Off: Benefit from paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• 401k with Match: Secure your future with our company-matching 401k program.

• World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, relish complimentary snacks and beverages, and challenge a colleague to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.

• Adjacent Nature Reserve: Employees on-site can enjoy stunning views and adventures that invigorate and inspire.