Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Software Development Engineer in Test for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities:

• Develops functional and system level test automation in a multi-tiered environment using modern frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JMeter, Rest Assured and other industry tools approved for use as applicable.
• Using programming languages like C#, Python or Java with a modern IDE (Visual Studio, IntelliJ, or similar), and source code management products like TFS/Azure DevOps, GIT
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions and translate functional and technical requirements into comprehensive test cases and test scripts.
• Perform functional, integration, system, regression and/or performance test.
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using approved tools.
• Evaluate software performance and current test methodologies, recommend process improvements.
• Manage defects and collaborate with development staff to resolve issues.
• Plan and estimate testing efforts in collaboration with project team
• Coach/mentor/share expertise with other personnel.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent significant experience in information technology and software testing is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and developing test automation using a software development approach.
• Minimum of 7 years of automation development experience with technologies described below.
• Familiar with Source control like Git
• Hands on experience in coding languages like Java libraries, Junit, TestNg
• Build and maintain CI pipeline like Jenkins/ GitLab
• Hands on experience in API testing like Rest Assured, Karate, Postman
• Hands on experience in Cypress or similar javascript testing frameworks
• Hands on experience with Selenium Webdriver automation (Java)
• Hands on experience in BDD testing (Gherkin scenario and step definition files)
• Database testing
• Mobile testing framework like Appium
• Good foundation in Agile methodology
• Ability to create complex database queries for data retrieval used in test scenarios
• Develops solutions and methodologies to automate testing of applications built using technologies and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript (Angular), KendoUI, Bootstrap, Postman, SoapUI and other industry tools approved for use as applicable.
• Scaling test efforts and building reusable components over multiple engagements.
• Generate and share test execution reports.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.