Software Development Engineer I - Java Gm Financial
Arlington, TX

Job Description

Overview

Tackle complex and sometimes ambiguous problems innate to advanced software solutions and complex test automation. As SDEs, we also take a critical role in transforming a manual execution team environment and silo enterprise culture into dynamic & automated team environment and DevOps enterprise culture. This candidate may also be responsible for building fully automated harnesses, the development and execution of automation scripts using CA DevTest Service Virtualization, CA TDM Data Architect, Selenium with Java, Maven & TestNG, or Load / Performance Tools, configuring and monitoring metrics during test executions, and assisting with documenting and interpreting test results. The individual will be working as a part of a larger Quality Assurance team testing applications having a complex web architecture containing a broad range of technologies and backend systems including Windows, and Oracle.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES

* Review software requirements, technical and functional specification documents to design & develop automation scripts to assure the code operates as defined
* Develop detailed specifications for new systems or system enhancements
* Develop applications forms and reports for assigned systems
* Develop file and database structures, and interfaces between internal and external systems
* Facilitate automated acceptance testing and auto-generate proper reports
* Automate, execute, continuously integrate & maintain complex test scripts while properly generating results to communicate issues found across organizational groups
* Utilize test tool automation to streamline testing activities on various projects
* Communicate with managers and business partners on business systems and project statuses
* Work closely with business analyst and software development teams to assist with documentation
* Perform activities (manual testing) where needed
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Conform with all corporate policies and procedures

Qualifications

Knowledge

* Support-level knowledge of HP Quality Center ALM, UFT, and associated Add-Ins
* High level understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts and platforms
* Understanding of technology infrastructure, security concepts and platforms
* Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Networking, Load Balancing, Firewalls and Virtual Machines

Skills

* Good computer skills in MS Office
* Good problem solving and multi-tasking skills
* Organization and prioritization abilities

Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities

* Programming skill in a common software language
* Skills in a scripting language
* Knowledge of web services
* DevOps
* Automation

Education

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM program; alternative educational programs may be accepted at the discretion of the department VP preferred

Experience

* 2-3 years experience in software development, developing automation scripts; strong knowledge of database and test data analysis required

Working Conditions

* Occasional overtime or split shifts may be required
* Normal office environment
* Fast-paced office environment