SDET Architect

Location:

1901 Chestnut Ave
Glenview, Illinois, 60025
United States

Category:
Information Technology

Date Needed by:
9/1/2024

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

You bring the motivation, teamwork, and integrity and we will provide the collaborative culture, professional development, and respect you deserve. And if you are good at what you do, you will have a career at Wespath Benefits and Investments. Join our team in Information Technology – and, if you like, teams such as our DEI Council or our Green Team on environmental sustainability – and make an impact through your work!

Wespath is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive company culture and does not discriminate against applicants and employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

Wespath, recognized as a 2017-2024 Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® and a 2018-2023 National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, has an opportunity for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Architect who will lead the evolution of our testing strategies and frameworks. As an integral part of our technical leadership team, the SDET Architect will be responsible for crafting and implementing cutting-edge testing architectures, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our software products. This role requires a strategic visionary with a deep understanding of testing methodologies and a proven track record in architecting robust and maintainable testing frameworks.

More specifically, as the SDET Architect you will:

Implement a test automation architecture by evaluating and developing a framework for functional, integration, performance, and security testing. Ensure frameworks support maintainability, reusability, and adaptability to evolving project requirements. Integrate and maintain different testing stages into CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot issues that team members are having with various testing tools and support systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deeply understand project requirements. Integrate testing strategies seamlessly into the software development lifecycle. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team of 3-5 QA Automation Engineers / SDETs. Help identify gaps in test coverage and develop quality test code to fill such gaps. Participates in code reviews and identifies opportunities to improve earlier in the process. Define and implement strategies for effective test data management. Ensure realistic and comprehensive testing scenarios through thoughtful data planning Analyze and interpret performance testing results to guide optimization efforts. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for testing architectures, frameworks, and processes. Researching and implementing tools that can be leveraged to improve quality.

SDET Architect Benefits and Compensation:

Medical, dental, vision and well-being benefits from our HealthFlex Exchange on day one.8% employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one.22 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays.Hybrid working arrangement.The compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be set based on the hired applicant’s qualifications (education, training, and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown.

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Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.7+ years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), or similar test automation role.Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, SpecFlow, Cypress, etc.Experience working with and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery, preferably with Azure DevOps.Expert programming skills in languages related to test automation frameworks such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#.Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies.Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, SAFE, Scrum)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with product/project management and design tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, and Figma.
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