Software Development Engineer in Test

at First American in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Job Description

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern DevOps practices, Application Performance Management (APM), automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) responsibilities. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive suites of automation test plans and test cases, maintaining and adding to existing automation framework, continued evaluation of test cases for inclusion in regression, and automation for newly integrated features. A deep understanding of our product domain is crucial, as the SDET will be expected to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in our product, contributing to its continuous improvement and driving its success. A positive, engaged personality with strong communication skills will underly these technical skills for long-term success.

What You'll Bring
Develop, maintain, and execute test automation code using JavaScript, TypeScript, Jest and Cypress.
Integrate automation tests with DevOps CI/CD cycle.
Use APM tools to monitor software performance and identify issues.
Participate in the development and support of testing strategies, plans, and activities.
Work closely with the platform team and other SRE's to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Participate in troubleshooting and triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution.
Gain a deep understanding of the product domain and become a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing insights and suggestions for product improvement.

What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or comparable work experience
Proven work experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or similar role.
Experience with modern DevOps tools and methodologies.
Experience with APM and analytics tools like DataDog, New Relic, AppDynamics, FullStory, Pendo or similar.
Knowledge of SRE principles and ability to implement them.
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing.
Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
Solid understanding of SQL and scripting.
Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.
Ability to understand and become an expert in the product domain.

Salary Range: $99,675.00-$166,100.00
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location

What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.