Senior Software Development Engineer In Test

Summary

Join Fetch Rewards, a Forbes-recognized top startup employer, as an SDET and contribute to shaping our test automation strategies. You will collaborate across teams, ensuring our software meets the highest quality standards, and mentor early-career engineers. This role requires expertise in designing and executing automation tests for mobile, backend, or web applications, proficiency in programming languages like Python, Ruby, or Go, and experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and executing robust automation tests, improving test automation infrastructure, and planning automation roadmaps. Fetch offers a comprehensive benefits package including equity, 401k matching, comprehensive health benefits, education reimbursement, employee resource groups, generous paid time off, robust leave policies, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Expertise in designing and executing automation tests for mobile, backend, or web applications
• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, Ruby, or Go, with knowledge of developing test automation frameworks
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, including integrating automated tests into the pipeline to ensure continuous quality at every stage of the development and deployment process
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar) and familiarity with distributed systems architecture, data ingestion, and processing workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on testing and quality assurance best practices
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience incorporating testing into development workflows
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and contribute to a shared testing vision

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute robust automation tests, frameworks, and tools to improve testing efficiency and scalability
• Identify and implement enhancements to test automation infrastructure to streamline test case development, execution, and maintenance
• Initiate and lead the planning of automation roadmaps, selecting appropriate tools and scenarios for automation
• Prioritize lower-level tests (e.g., unit and integration tests) over higher-level tests, ensuring effective automation strategies
• Align automation efforts with project goals, avoiding redundancy and regularly evaluating coverage for completeness
• Partner with team members and QA peers to ensure key project aspects are effectively automated and support broader team goals
• Research and implement new testing approaches, automation techniques, and process improvements to enhance test coverage and the flexibility of the test framework
• Develop performance testing strategies and tools to identify system bottlenecks and ensure optimal user experience across the platform
• Use data and metrics to drive decisions, continuously improving testing processes and product quality based on empirical evidence
• Mentor and guide early-career engineers and analysts, sharing insights, driving best practices, and ensuring the team continuously levels up

Benefits

• Equity: We offer employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%
• Benefits for humans and pets : We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets
• Continuing Education : Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups : Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership
• Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year-end week-long break
• Robust Leave Policies: 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule
• Calvin Care Cash : Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
• Flexible Work Environment : Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home