Job DescriptionThe Software Development Engineer in Test 4 is a professional, specialist position that responsible for developing and maintaining test software source code to support a solution. This is a mid-level Software Developer in Test on the Ingest and Delivery team, who will assist with identifying and communicating risk throughout the software development lifecycle. As a member of a development team, limited work direction will be given, and the individual will be expected to solve complex technical issues and complete programming and quality assurance tasks. This position will lead on test projects or solutions where complexity or scope is moderate.
This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.
We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.
Responsibilities- Design automated testing strategies including the centralized framework, quality reports, etc.
- Develop automated test code for software development projects
- Collaborate with architects to ensure quality is considered in our architecture solutions
- Influence the design, testing, and measures required to protect solutions from security compromise or system failure
- Comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure all others are doing the same
- Develop automated test code for software development projects
- Create test data with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow
- Coordinate with users to plan user acceptance testing, alpha and beta testing
- Ensure that tests are successfully completed and documented, and problems are resolved using a Continuous Delivery model
- Act as a Developer in Test technical lead and, if assigned, mentor other developers in test
- Provide estimates for QA tasks
- Develop technical documentation
- Participate in our Defect Management process to identify and resolve issues
- Assesses risk and tests for robustness and functionality in a Continuous Delivery model
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional work experience
- Six years of progressive relevant professional experience or significant internship
- Exceptional troubleshooter with the ability to solve problems in a timely manner under pressure
- Proven experience in mentoring and training peers
- Verifiable knowledge of the applicable technical systems and functions
- Excellent ability to communicate clearly both orally and written
- Success leading engineering/programming, analytical/diagnostic/troubleshooting, web technology, and programming methodology
- Must have a strong understanding of systems and subsystems within a n-tier architecture
- This job operates in a professional office environment
- To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment
Preferred:
- Experience developing / testing complex, large-scale systems. Strong experience in the tools, methodologies, and technologies the role supports is preferred
- Experience testing cloud-based applications in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a service-oriented architecture
- Experience in testing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, load, and other operational areas for a data center-based service is beneficial
