Associate Software Development Engineer

Title: Associate Software Development Engineer (SDET), IT Software Engineers

Location:

• Newton, Massachusetts
•  Baxter, Minnesota

•  Full time
•  Hybrid
•  Ascensus

Job Description:

Section 1: Position Summary

As an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Ascensus, you will be working in a high-energy team, developing, and executing automated or manual tests in various stages of development by using the best engineering practices in the industry today. Passion for all aspects of software development is critical. We are building teams that are empowered to solve the business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on automation and releasing software. As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position will foremost be a learning experience, and the accepted applicant will be mentored in many aspects of their responsibilities. The candidate can be expected to spend most of their time actively learning how to create and modify automated scripts in the proprietary framework for Ascensus as well as effectively plan, define test Strategy, provide QE estimates, provide test management and Test Reporting throughout the Testing cycle.

• As part of scrum team, assist in estimating and planning throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Execute functional, cross browser, exploratory, security, regression, edge-case, and integration testing as required.
• Should be able to understand the technical details of the product(s) and assist Development team in trouble shooting issues.
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned.

Supervision

• N/A

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related experience preferred
• Basic experience in one or more programming languages, technologies, and software platforms, such as C#, Python or Java
• Desire to learn and work in an Agile engineering environment (test driven development, continuous integration, and pair programming, etc.)

The most successful candidate will have the following:

• Familiarity with Object oriented Concepts, Web Application UI model, HTTP, XML, basic understanding of Dynamic web applications, API/ Service Layer and experience with White box, gray box, black box test development
• Familiarity or Experience with scripting skills i.e., PowerShell, bash, python

For virtual remote positions, we require an uninterrupted workspace during business hours and an internet work speed of 25 Mbps or better. If you are unsure of your internet speed before applying, please check with your service provider.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

Ascensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws ("Protected Status").