Software Developer (Test)

Company: The Ceres Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Title:Software Developer (Test)
Job Function:Developer
Location:Boston, MA
Industry:Asset Management
Job Number:JO-1712-531Position OverviewThe Software Development Engineer in Test will play a major role in developing cutting edge automation solutions to ensure our internal development meets the highest standard of quality and efficiency. You will be an integral part of our highly motivated Agile development teams in delivering enterprise solutions to support our investment management functions. -In this role you will collaborate with architects, software engineers, and business analysts in advancing our Agile and DevOps practices - understanding technology architectures, formulating automation strategies, and developing -automation frameworks.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and understand the current technology architecture, system interdependencies and application stacksInvolve in automation roadmap design and testing process improvements by researching on automation architectures and developing new automation solutions Improve and maintain the automation framework to be used horizontally across our technology stacks as well as build out reusable libraries across our business line verticalsWork with -Agile delivery teams to understand product vision and product backlogs; develop robust, scalable, and high quality test automation tests for functional, regression and performance testingAssist in creating acceptance criteria for user stories and -generate a test automation backlogParticipates in design activities with the development team relating to testing of the functional and non-functional requirementsCollaborate with DevOps team to create/improve continuous deployment practices by developing strategies, formalizing processes and providing tools Implement, track, and report key metrics to assure full coverage of functional and non-functional requirementsCreation and management of test dataQualificationsBachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in software development or automation testing2+ years hands on experience in C# or Java; 1+ years working experience with unit test or CI/CD integration; 2+ years working experience with SQLExtensive knowledge with one or more automation libraries such as Selenium, Coded UI, etcExtensive knowledge with one of more .Net or Java based unit test frameworks, such as xUnit, MS Test, Junit or Test NGProven knowledge of a standard software quality assurance methodology, components, deliverables, and how these integrate within the software development lifecycleTransact SQL and Microsoft .NET knowledge; - knowledge of Microsoft Access, SQL Server, -ASP, ASP.NET, SSIS, SSRS, -WebAPI -RESTful services is preferredStrong understanding of configuration management toolsKnowledge of source control tool with preference for -Perforce or -GitLabBroad knowledge of technology development, infrastructure and support environments; Formal software architecture design experience is a strong plus.Highly responsible, self-motivated and self-managed and a passion to learn new technologies #LI-DNP

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