Sr Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

SAS • Cary HQ, NC

1d • 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 software quality within development timelines. The role contributes to SAS Applications R&D and supports products that help combat fraud and financial crimes.

The SDET creates and maintains automated tests using modern development techniques, applies testing across application layers and the continuous delivery pipeline, and analyzes quality metrics to inform quality engineering decisions. The role collaborates with Development, Product, and DevOps teams to triage test failures and maintain build pipeline health, participates in code reviews, and supports secure software development. The position is 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, or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
• 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 combined with cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with SQL and Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency with source control management, including branching, code review, and merging.
• Advanced proficiency in one programming language and familiarity with multiple languages, such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Ability to distinguish testing layers, select an appropriate testing approach, and design effective quality gates.
• Expertise in one test automation framework and ability to create shareable code.

Nice To Haves

• 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 in response to changes in responsibilities or work environment, including exploring benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating to make change successful.
• Decision-making skills, including gathering and analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and taking timely action based on 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 CDP, and provide data to support metric-based decision-making.
• Apply automated tests at every layer of the application stack, inside and outside the continuous delivery pipeline.
• Produce and analyze application-quality metrics and use insights to guide quality engineering.
• Work collaboratively with Development, Product, and DevOps teams to triage test failures accurately and promptly and maintain build pipeline health.
• Participate in code reviews for product, test, and infrastructure code.
• Understand deployment, migration, security, and performance within the continuous delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS, as encouraged.
• Follow applicable security policies and processes to support secure software development goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• PPO medical plan option with a low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP medical plan option combined with a health savings account and a contribution from SAS.
• Free onsite health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
• Pharmacy with prescriptions shipped 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 the U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Parental leave.
• Unlimited paid sick days.
• Childcare benefits for full-time employees.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Potential eligibility for commission or a discretionary bonus based on role, company performance, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior