Software Test Engineer

Summary

Join Accela as a Sr. Software Test Engineer (Sr. SDET) in Costa Rica and contribute to the successful launch and delivery of new Accela Civic Platform (SaaS) releases. You will design, develop, and execute test plans, automate API and UI testing using Python and Robot Framework, and participate in an Agile team. Responsibilities include contributing to functional, performance, and automation initiatives, authoring test cases, identifying and resolving system problems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 4+ years of experience in quality engineering and test automation, and strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools. The role offers remote work options, generous paid time off, and opportunities for career growth and development. Accela fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in quality engineering, functional testing, test automation, and test harness development using open-source tools
• Strong knowledge of frontend and backend applications, system testing, API and mobile testing, and integration with DevOps pipelines
• Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, including Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues effectively
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teams across different time zones

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful launch and delivery of new, key Accela Product Releases, Engineering Initiatives, alignment Accountable for the successful launch and delivery of new Accela Product Releases, Engineering Initiatives, and alignment with Cloud deployment activities
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to ensure the quality and reliability of software products
• Automate API and UI testing for web-based products and application services using Python with Robot Framework and other open-source tools, integrating test cycles with the CI/CD pipeline
• Participate in an Agile team, attending daily scrum meetings, as well as planning and grooming sessions
• Contribute to functional, performance, automation, and infrastructure initiatives that impact cross-functional teams through automated deployment and regression testing
• Author and execute test cases for all release cycles, implementing software best practices. Identify gaps and issues, working creatively and efficiently to troubleshoot and resolve system problems
• Familiar with using monitoring tools like Datadog and Windows/Database monitoring tools, with a product-focused mindset to analyze performance and scalability issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and quality assurance, to identify test requirements and drive the testing process
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and testing techniques to incorporate best practices into the testing process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Python/Java-based automation development and Robot Framework Automation is a big plus
• Experience in SaaS products, API services, and pipeline activities

Benefits

• Accela offers a competitive salary and benefits in line with local standards
• Accela is a “remote-first” organization and offers remote work options where feasible so employees can work in an environment that sparks motivation and creativity
• Accela offers generous paid time off with paid holidays, paid annual leave, paid “wellness days” offered sporadically throughout the year to focus on rest and relaxation, and a company “soft-close” during the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Accela encourages and practices promoting from within to enable employees to hone or expand their skill set, contribute more value to the company, and grow
• In addition, Accela offers non-promotional learning and development opportunities for skills enhancement through on-the-job training and internal and external education, including a paid LinkedIn Learning subscription to all employees
• As a global company, Accela employees have the opportunity to work closely with international teams, providing a broader perspective and a chance to develop a global network