Software Development Engineer in Test - Virtual Company
Richmond, VA 23230
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, with a particular focus on UI conversion and API testability. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts, primarily using Cypress or Playwright, ensuring the robustness of our applications through both UI and API test coverage. This role will require a blend of programming and testing expertise, ensuring our systems meet the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Test Automation: Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites for web applications using Cypress or Playwright frameworks.
• UI Testing: Focus on automating tests for UI conversion and rendering to ensure user interfaces are consistent and functioning across various browsers and devices.
• API Test Development: Design and implement tests for API validation, ensuring accurate data flow and service functionality.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines for seamless deployment.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with software engineers and product teams to identify testing needs early in the development lifecycle.
• Bug Tracking & Reporting: Identify, document, and track bugs, working alongside the development team to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Performance Testing: Contribute to performance and load testing initiatives to ensure that applications can handle large volumes of users and data.
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews, providing feedback on testability and automation aspects.
• Tooling & Best Practices: Help improve test automation frameworks, tools, and processes by researching and integrating industry best practices.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in test automation, with expertise in Cypress, Selenium, or similar testing frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, etc ...
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and experience in API test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and testing within DevOps environments.
• Familiarity with UI testing challenges, cross-browser testing, and responsive design.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including unit, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with test management tools such as JIRA, Azure Test Plans, or similar.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with load testing tools like Artillery or JMeter.
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD methodologies and tools like Cucumber or Gherkin.
• Experience working in Agile development teams.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
