Sr Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

SAS•Cary, NC

21h•$151,249 - $184,860•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fraud & Financial Crimes team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, build, and support scalable automated test frameworks, tools, and test suites, ensuring quality within expected timelines throughout the development cycle. The role contributes to SAS Applications R&D and supports software that helps customers combat fraud and financial crimes. The SDET creates and maintains high-quality test automation using modern development techniques, applies automated tests throughout application layers and the continuous delivery pipeline, and produces quality metrics and insights to guide engineering decisions. The position works closely with Development, Product, and DevOps teams to triage test failures, maintain build-pipeline health, review product, test, and infrastructure code, and understand deployment, migration, security, and performance across the continuous delivery lifecycle. The role also supports secure software development practices and may participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS. The position is listed as hybrid in Cary, North Carolina, or remote within North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, or Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related quantitative field.
At least 8 years of experience developing automated tests.
Experience working in an Agile software development environment, including planning and delivering commitments.
Experience designing and implementing tests for web-based microservices, REST interfaces, and the OpenAPI specification.
Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes in combination with cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with SQL and Oracle or PostgreSQL.
Proficiency with source control management techniques, including branching, code review, and merging.
An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the listed qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in one and familiarity with multiple programming languages, such as Java, Python, or Go.
Ability to distinguish between testing layers, select appropriate approaches, and design effective quality gates.
Expertise in one test automation framework and ability to create shareable code.
Familiarity with the latest-generation SAS Viya platform and the SAS language.
Familiarity with test frameworks such as Playwright or REST Assured for testing software in a CI/CD pipeline.
Familiarity with modern IDEs such as IntelliJ or VSCode.
Adaptability when responsibilities or work environments change, including exploring benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating to make change successful.
Decision-making skills, including gathering and interpreting information, evaluating alternatives, and taking timely action consistent with available facts and constraints.
Ability to collaborate cooperatively with others to help a team achieve its goals.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain high-quality test automation using modern development techniques, both inside and outside the continuous delivery pipeline, and provide data to support metric-based decision-making.
Apply automated tests at every layer of the application stack, both inside and outside the continuous delivery pipeline.
Produce and analyze metrics that illustrate application quality and develop insights that guide quality engineering.
Work with the team and with Development, Product, and DevOps teams to promptly and accurately triage test failures and maintain build-pipeline health.
Participate in code reviews for product, test, and infrastructure code.
Understand the role of deployment, migration, security, and performance in the continuous delivery lifecycle.
Ensure applicable security policies and processes are followed to support secure software development goals.
Participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS, as encouraged.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
PPO medical plan with a low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP medical plan combined with a health savings account and an employer contribution.
Free onsite health care center for employees and enrolled family members on the PPO plan, with a pharmacy that ships prescriptions at no additional charge.
Industry-leading 401(k) plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support employee development.
Vacation time and paid holidays, including a U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.
Childcare benefits for full-time employees.
Life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.