Associate Software Development Engineer (SDET), IT Software Engineers

Ascensus • Newton, PA

19d • Remote

About The Position

As an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Ascensus, you will be working in a high-energy team, developing, and executing automated or manual tests in various stages of development by using the best engineering practices in the industry today. Passion for all aspects of software development is critical. We are building teams that are empowered to solve the business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on automation and releasing software. As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related experience preferred.
• Basic experience in one or more programming languages, technologies, and software platforms, such as C#, Python or Java.
• Desire to learn and work in an Agile engineering environment (test driven development, continuous integration, and pair programming, etc.).
• Familiarity with Object oriented Concepts, Web Application UI model, HTTP, XML.
• Basic understanding of Dynamic web applications, API/ Service Layer.
• Experience with White box, gray box, black box test development.
• Familiarity or Experience with scripting skills i.e., PowerShell, bash, python.
• For virtual remote positions, an uninterrupted workspace during business hours and an internet work speed of 25 Mbps or better.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for all aspects of software development.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing automated or manual tests in various stages of development.
• Creating and modifying automated scripts in the proprietary framework for Ascensus.
• Planning, defining test strategy, providing QE estimates, and test management and reporting throughout the testing cycle.
• Assisting in estimating and planning throughout the software development lifecycle as part of a scrum team.
• Executing functional, cross browser, exploratory, security, regression, edge-case, and integration testing.
• Understanding the technical details of the product(s) and assisting the Development team in troubleshooting issues.
• Protecting, securing, and properly handling all confidential data held by Ascensus.
• Assisting with other tasks and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees