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Job Summary

The Software Development Engineer in Test works with product analysts, and software engineers to understand features and technical implementations. Has knowledge of software engineering practices including continuous integration, configuration management, build optimization, build automation, and deployment. The candidate drives software architecture to be focused on test automation and is familiar with multiple test automation frameworks.

Essential Functions

• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents apps/tools/test automation/load testing framework used to run and analyze tests (Using C, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, and Python)

• Performs mid-scale load tests and analyzing results

• Makes and implements recommendations for performance improvement on both the application side, and the test automation/framework side

• Provides feedback on the schedule, quality, and stability of any/all releases

• Develops, reviews, and executes test plans

• Oversees test plan execution of junior team members

• Review application code to determine best testing approach

• Review code created by other team members

• Estimation of level of effort for project tasks

• Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

Job Complexities

• Strong/Expert knowledge of Development and QA processes: different types and categories of testing, unit/integration/system/acceptance, functional/regression/performance, black/grey/white box

• Practical/Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Expert knowledge of the (SDLC) Software Development Lifecycle

• Expert knowledge of QA process: different levels, types and methods of testing: unit, integration, system and acceptance, functional, regression and performance, black, grey and white box

• Strong knowledge of APM (Application Performance Management) tools & SDLC integration

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Actively designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents apps/tools/test automation, knowledge of 2+ programming languages to an intermediate/expert level. (C, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, Python)

• Pluses:

• Knowledge of multiple load test tools and frameworks

• DB administration knowledge

• Practical application and/or IT Infrastructure Architecture knowledge including, but not limited to: servers, networking, storage (clustering, load balancing, switches, routers, firewalls, SAN, NAS, DAS)

• Experience working with commercial software applications, or mid-to-large scale websites (1-5k+ users)

• Practical knowlege of ITIL and/or CMMi/TMMi

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Range of Experience

• 5-7 years Software/Test Engineering experience

License or Certification

• ISTQB or other industry certification or equivalent work experience

Pay Range: $87,945.00 - $162,360.00

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.  

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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First American invests in its employees’ development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.