Software Engineer (SDET), Performance/Load Tester, Zelle (Contract)

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Software Engineer in Test (SDET) helps deliver the quality and performance of large-scale API, web, and mobile application interfaces. SDET focuses on developing automated functional integration tests and end-to-end tests through open-source test frameworks within an Agile environment to support product quality and performance goals. Candidates for this position are experienced, hands on and self-motivated engineers who can work collaboratively in a continuous integration environment.

Essential Functions

• Works with the engineering teams to derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle.
• Tests complex API, web, and mobile based applications with back-end database integrations.
• Creates and maintains automated test cases that are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Executes test suites, reviews and diagnoses reported bugs, and ensures overall system quality prior to a production release.
• Works with cross functional engineering teams to ensure e2e integration testing is performed with appropriate test coverage.
• Works closely with stakeholders to create SDLC artifacts including test strategy, test plans, test cases, test procedures and test summary reports.
• Managing source code using Git.
• Tracking sprint work in Jira and documenting decisions in Confluence.
• Submit pull requests and integrate review feedback from others on the team.
• Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/ or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• No previous work experience is required
• Familiar with Git source control
• Familiarity of writing automated tests
• Familiarity with popular testing frameworks and platforms.
• Familiarity with integration of tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with SQL
• Working knowledge of RESTful service design
• Excellent written and spoken communication
• Must US Citizen or US National
• Background and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience with Performance and Load testing.

  • 2+ years experience with Gatling, JMeter, Locust or other Performance tools (Gatling w/ Scala preferred).
  • Experience in building and executing automated and performance tests for REST and XML/JSON based services.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.