Automation Engineer

About the job
About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. 
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing functional, load, and feature testing services, along with tooling for both existing and new functions/features on our Delivery Channel Services platform. 
The role includes developing and executing test strategies, creating and maintaining automated tests, and continuously improving our testing processes and tools.

Job Title: SDET

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze and understand code flow and its interaction with platform components and up/downstream systems.
Collaborate with product management, stakeholders, and the development team to define test strategies and objectives.
Develop test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Create comprehensive test scenarios covering different use cases, edge cases, and potential failure scenarios.
Conduct manual testing when automation is not feasible or practical, ensuring thorough coverage of test scenarios.
Document test strategies, test cases, and test results.
Develop and maintain automated tests that cover various aspects and services of the platform.
Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing.
Monitor automated test execution within CI/CD pipelines and promptly identify failures, anomalies, or regressions.
Continuously evaluate and enhance testing processes, methodologies, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
Excellent design and programming skills.
Proficiency in programming languages and process management methodologies, particularly C# and .NET Core.
Strong knowledge of test methodologies and their corresponding tools.
Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and testing frameworks.
Ability to recognize risks and errors in an application.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Ability to stay current with the constantly changing technology industry.
A passion for automation, testing, development, and design.