Software Development Engineer in Test (C)

SAS is a leader in data and AI, providing software and services that transform data into intelligence. The Software Development Engineer in Test will create and maintain test automation, support SAS 9.4 test environments, analyze results, identify defects, and collaborate across teams to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain high quality test automation using modern development techniques and provide data points to support metrics-based decision making
• Work collaboratively with development, testing, product, operations, and support peers across the SAS9 Division to encourage quality, as a key design element in all work efforts
• Deploy and support robust SAS 9.4 test environments
• Analyze test results and recommend corrective action where necessary
• Identify and clearly report reproducible defects and verify resolutions
• Collaborate with our Project Management team to ensure proper tracking and compliance
• Protect users from escaped defects, participate in support escalations, and value Customer Experience (CX) above all
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and use them appropriately
• Support internal and external customers
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in software testing on large software projects
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills coupled with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong data base proficiency (multiple preferred, SQL, NoSQL, etc)
• C programming skills and/or SAS coding experience
• Experience with multiple operating systems, including Windows and UNIX
• Proficiency with scripting languages (eg. Python)
• Working experience with CI/CD tooling (eg. Jenkins)
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience using CVS, Gerrit, Git, or GitHub for source code management and code review
• Familiar in state-of-the-art techniques, standards, and procedures for software test development
• Demonstrated ability to author, maintain and execute tests as part of a test automation framework
• Experience with integration, regression, and unit testing
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
• Collaborating: Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals
• Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others
• Experience using native DBMS interfaces
• Strong understanding of the SAS 9 product line and middle tier architecture
• Good understanding of CI/CD practices
• Working experience in at least one public cloud interface
• Python experience
• Experience with Agile SDLC practices
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status