SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test

SDET

LOCATION: Austin, TX / Hybrid

MIN. EXPERIENCE: 5+ years

POSITION OVERVIEW

uShip is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a full time Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). This individual will be a part of the uShip Engineering team, which is charged with helping to build and grow the uShip site and marketplace for mobile and web.

This position will work as the QA representative in an agile environment with a cohesive and experienced team, with the opportunity to greatly influence the direction of the uShip web and mobile experience. If you are a motivated, smart, and driven individual who wants to work in an energetic and entrepreneurial environment with outstanding career and growth opportunities, then this is the opportunity for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with an Agile delivery team (Product manager, Designers, Software Engineers, Scrum Master & other QA) in a collaborative environment.
• Tests complex API, web and mobile based applications that reference database back-end systems.
• Creates and maintains automated test cases, executes test suites, reviews and diagnoses reported bugs, and ensures overall system quality prior to release.
• Designs, develops, maintains, and troubleshoots automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value added feedback.
• Works with the respective delivery team to derive QA requirements and risk to ensure clear Definitions of Done and enable the entire team to test
• Organize, write, and share detailed test cases and test plans using TestRail
• Document, verify,  and prioritize defects and bugs using Jira, and work with the team to resolve them.
• Manual testing across supported devices/OS as needed
• Participates in the performance testing and analysis framework for a web services architecture containing ESB, BPM, and associated back-end applications.
• Represents team leadership and provides technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced QA personnel.
• Participates and owns initiatives inside of the QA Chapter - functional group composed of QA Engineers and SDETs focused on cross cutting QA concerns, patterns, and practices. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a passion for testing
• Cross browser testing experience on PC, Mac, various mobile platforms and emulators
• Experienced in working as an embedded QA within an Agile Scrum or Kanban team
• Able to create, run, and monitor automated tests for UI using tools like Selenium 
• Able to create, run, and monitor API tests written in both Javascript and C#
• Experienced in writing clean, valid code in modern standards and libraries (Javascript/Typescript, C#)
• Proficient in Postman and API documentation
• Proficient in code version control practices and tooling such as Github.
• Experienced in continuous integration & continuous deployment environments
• Proficiency in SQL and experienced with relational databases
• Strong test plan and test case creation skills
• Great communication - written and verbal
• Expertise on efficient and effective  manual or automated testing on mobile web or native mobile apps on iOS &  Android

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experienced in working as an embedded QA within an Agile Scrum or Kanban team
• SEO Testing experience reviewing impacting on-page elements
• Experience with automated SEO Testing Tools is a plus
• Experience with visual testing libraries such as Pixelmatch
• Clear understanding of Core Web Vitals and monitoring impactful changes to metrics
• Experience with  accessibility and demonstrative knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Experience working on projects in a customizable WordPress environment is a plus
• Worked in AWS or cloud based infrastructure is a plus
• Experience with Cloudflare and Github Actions

Location:  Austin, TX, hybrid work environment (78701)

Salary Range:  $120K+ base salary (est. $140k+ total comp w/bonus, insurance, 401k matching, etc.)

Why uShip?

uShip offers big-company benefits in a small-ish sized company because we really value and are committed to our people. There are even some extras that will surprise you.

• Remote or hybrid work options
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursements
• Home office Reimbursements
• Company paid meal delivery pass, plus monthly credit
• 100% Paid Health and Dental available
• 401(k) matching, no vesting
• Stock Options
• Pet Insurance
• Dog-friendly downtown office
• So much more!

Company Overview

uShip is the world’s first and largest shipping marketplace, making it quicker, easier, and more affordable to ship large or bulky items. Consumers and businesses can compare and book bids from hundreds of thousands of customer-reviewed transportation service providers, ranging from independent owner-operators to the largest freight carriers and brokers. From cars to cranes and furniture to freight, our straightforward and transparent platform helps people, businesses, e-commerce sellers, and multinational logistics companies ship with greater speed and efficiency. Customers save money and service providers make money using their empty cargo space – everyone wins!

We welcome diversity in all its forms, and believe we’re better collaborators, strategizers, and thinkers because of it. uShip is an equal opportunity employer. We are inspired to find candidates who embody our Core Values. uShip prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, parental status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate our differences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.