Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Fannie Mae • Reston, VA

1d • $123,000 - $161,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home. Job Description As a valued colleague on our team, you will act as team lead while developing and designing application testing methodologies. In this role, you will perform application automation testing, prepare reports, document testing results, and coach and mentor team members. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

Requirements

• 4 years of hands-on test automation experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java.
• Deep experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Solid understanding of AWS services.
• Experience with GitLab and CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of RESTful API testing tools.
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD and Agile methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Docker.
• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Understanding of monitoring/logging tools in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and tools using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Create automated test scripts for UI, API, integration, and regression testing.
• Implement test execution pipelines within GitLab CI/CD.
• Build and manage cloud-based test environments on AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies.
• Analyze test results and drive defect resolution.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Establish best practices in test automation.

Benefits

• As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees