Senior Software Test Engineer

MSD

$88K — $134K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area required.
  • 3-5 years experience in software testing throughout the development life cycle.
  • Experience with testing tools like Selenium WebDriver and Postman.
  • Familiarity with Java, Python, version control, and bug-tracking software.
  • Understanding of test management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Create, improve, maintain, and execute testing frameworks (both manual and automated).
  • Develop and execute smoke tests and validate software patches and releases.
  • Conduct end-to-end, operational, and performance testing of software products.
  • Collaborate with other departments for testing coordination.
  • Verify and validate software products, providing verification results.
  • Assist in composing release documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Review and audit existing verification and validation processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Employee assistance program offering additional support options.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Software Test Engineer is responsible for the testing of major components of present and future MSD software products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Independently create, improve, maintain, and execute a testing framework (manual and automated).
  • Develop and execute smoke tests, test software patches, test internal releases and test full product releases.
  • Develop and execute end-to-end, operational, and performance tests for software products.
  • Interfacing with other departments when needed to coordinate testing efforts or resources.
  • Verify and/or validate software products providing official verification results.
  • Aide in the creation of release documentation and ensure they are complete and accurate.
  • Review, improve, and audit based on our processes used for verification and validation.


EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related area is required.
  • 3-5 years experience in testing through a full software development life cycle.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Working knowledge of testing tools like Selenium WebDriver and Postman.
  • Working knowledge of Java, Python, version management control software, and bug-tracking software.
  • Knowledge of test management software is desired.
  • Knowledge of scripting, building tools, databases, and installations desirable.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with developers to integrate and test software components into a system to meet requirements
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot the test framework to resolve problems during automated test development.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with personnel at all levels.
  • Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of test data.
  • Ability to analyze requirements and user stories to ensure test coverage.
  • Creativity in test approach is expected.
  • Strong written and verbal skills required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is typically performed in a traditional office environment or remotely as needed.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $88,100 to $134,400. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

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