Software Development Engineer in Test (C)

SAS is a leader in data and AI software and services. The SAS/ACCESS team is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to create and maintain test automation, deploy and support test environments, analyze results, report defects, and collaborate with cross-functional 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