Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Summary

Join Polly, a top-quartile startup in mortgage capital markets, as a mid-level professional to make an immediate impact on systems, processes, and technology. You will build and maintain automated testing processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, interpret test results, and champion quality throughout development. The role requires strong experience in TypeScript, Cypress.io, REST API testing, and CI/CD. You will also mentor junior engineers and lead code reviews. Polly offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, flexible vacation, and a hybrid work environment. The company is committed to innovation and employee growth, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a disruptive mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in testing web-based or SaaS applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
• Experience in the software development lifecycle, focusing on software quality
• Highly motivated, resilient, and a tenacious passion for winning
• Strong hand-on experience in TypeScript
• Strong hands-on experience with Cypress.io e2e & component testing
• Strong experience in REST API testing using tools such as Postman, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools such as Github Actions, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Build scalable test automation processes to maximize creativity, collaboration & efficiency
• Build, manage, maintain, and monitor the automated testing suite
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand the requirements and turn them into test plans
• Interpret and report test results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
• Document, and track resolutions for software defects identified in the testing process using approved tools and processes
• Attend standup meetings, test plans, and business requirements walkthroughs
• Lead code reviews as well as drive architecture and technical design discussions
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, looking for growth opportunities and leading by example

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber
• Experience with a SaaS fintech startup
• Mortgage capital markets experience

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Employees enjoy 100% company-paid medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, granting peace of mind
• Flexible Vacation, Done Right : Take time off to recharge when you need it with Polly’s flexible, non-accrued vacation policy—because we trust you to balance work and life
• Hybrid Environment : Polly employees work on site three days a week (Tues./Wed./Thurs.) at our Innovation Hubs, located in Dallas-Fort Worth and San Francisco