Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

SAS•Cary, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more. The Fraud & Financial Crimes team is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to design, build, and support scalable automated test frameworks, tools, and test suites to ensure quality within expected timelines during the development cycle. Do you want to help combat fraud and financial crimes? Create a positive change worldwide? Drive revenue for SAS? Year after year, a major part of SAS Applications revenue has been attributed to combatting Fraud & Financial Crimes. Be part of something bigger: join SAS Applications R&D today.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related quantitative field
8+ years of experience developing automated tests
Experience working in an Agile software development environment, including planning and delivery of commitments
Experience with Test design and implementation for web-based microservices, REST interfaces, and the OpenAPI specification
Experience working with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes in combination with cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with SQL and one of more of the following databases: Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, or PostgreSQL
Proficiency with source control management techniques (including branching, code review, and merging.
Improve mean time to resolution by leading triage with precision and accuracy, maintaining the health of the build pipeline
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in one, familiarity with multiple programming languages such as Java, Python or Go
Demonstrated ability to distinguish between testing layers, match the correct approach to each situation, and design effective quality gates based on these layers.
Expert in one test automation framework demonstrating the 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 used for testing software in a CI/CD pipeline
Familiarity with modern IDEs such as IntelliJ or VSCode
Adaptability- Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
Decision Making- Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
Collaborating- Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain high quality test automation using modern development techniques, both inside and outside of the CDP and provide key data points to support metric-based decision making.
Apply automated tests at every layer of the application stack, both inside and outside of the continuous delivery pipeline
Produce and analyze metrics that illustrate the quality of applications and develop insight that drives the direction of quality engineering.
Works with team to promptly triage test failures with precision and accuracy, maintaining the health of the build pipeline.
Work collaboratively with Development, Product and DevOps teams to promptly triage test failures with precision and accuracy, maintaining the health of the build pipeline.
Engage in code reviews for product, test, and infrastructure code.
Understand the role of deployment, migration, security, and performance in the continuous delivery lifecycle.
Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include:
PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.