SR SDET (5+ YOE)

Job#: 3030943

Job Description:
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: On-site in Phoenix, AZ or Southlake, TX (4 days per week)

Job Summary

This role supports equity compensation platforms for B2B users through multiple applications, with a mission to launch a consolidated platform of microsites that combines previously segregated applications into a holistic user experience. While executing this goal, the team strives to maintain excellent customer support and deliver on sustaining engineering objectives.

The organization is driven by a diverse team of talented professionals who continuously raise the bar on delivering best-in-class products and services globally. The successful candidate will be an expert in designing scalable and maintainable test automation and will work closely with developers to understand application architecture in order to build reliable, maintainable automated tests. This individual must be passionate about quality and help create and promote a high-quality culture across Scrum teams.
Essential Functions

• Be a hands-on Test Automation Engineer with a DevOps philosophy in an Agile environment
• Understand and implement automation strategies and processes for web services, APIs, middleware, and UI
• Keep automation current, flexible, and designed to work within a continuous integration and deployment framework
• Develop methods and procedures to create automation test data and data refresh capabilities
• Assist developers with CI/CD automation
• Act as SDET for one or more scrum teams; coordinate with Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers to implement test automation and CI/CD practices
• Maintain automation code using source control, test management, and release systems
• Maintain test case repositories and results at sprint and release levels using Jira
• Maintain test automation code and scripts using Bitbucket
• Design and implement continuous testing pipelines using Bamboo for regression and smoke testing
• Enable scrum teams to use BDD methodology using Gherkin, Ruby, and Cucumber
• Work in Agile and DevOps environments to deliver robust quality sprint over sprint and release over release

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Science or a related field with 3+ years of experience in test automation within an Agile environment
• Experience assisting in the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable automation for UI and API/service-level testing
• Strong programming knowledge and experience in object-oriented languages (Java preferred)
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, PCF, etc.)
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, Bamboo)
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience with Selenium and SOATest
• Strong teamwork and communication skills (oral and written) to effectively collaborate with Application Architects, Development, QA peers, and business partners
• Exposure to different test data management techniques and tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based testing infrastructure tools such as Sauce Labs
• Experience with document databases such as MongoDB
• Understanding of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in the context of application testing

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.