Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Development and maintenance of test systems and tools which allow us to build understanding of test results
• Driving our QC focused automation to be effective, reliable and efficient
• Assisting across the team in solving various automation challenges in our DevOps cycle
• Raising formal defect reports and working with development teams to further diagnose and resolve issues
• Documents and communicates on technical topics 
• Creating tooling which can highlight patterns in testing that will inform levels of risk

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated competence in Scripting (Shell, Batch, VBScript) / Programming (C#, Java, Python) and an understanding of programming principles
• Exposure to multiple platforms Windows / Windows Server / UNIX / Linux / Mainframe
• Familiar with Virtual Environments, CI systems and source control systems (SVN / Git / VMWare)
• A logical and analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Proactive communicator, not afraid to ‘stick their neck out’ to effectively work with development teams globally.
• Ability to resolve or escalate any issues found and be proactive and committed to their resolution
• Able to collaborate in an agile team and be accountable for their work
• Can be relied upon to follow defined plans and processes

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, hardworking team player with a will to succeed as a team
• Present, responsive, genuine and motivated to support the team
• Excellent communicator (verbal & written) and natural command of English language
• Organized and methodical, ability to keep track of technical work and steps taken while dealing with other numerous tasks
• Upholds the Rocket Software values of love, empathy, humility and trust

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology 

Travel Requirements:  

0-10%

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com.  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!