SDET I

Role Overview

Principal Accountabilities

• Supports execution of test plans primarily automated tests and occasionally manual tests.
• Develops a basic understanding of the test automation framework(s) being used.
• Assists with creating/maintaining the automation test suite and reporting on its status.
• Provides estimates to Sr. SDETs and highlights any difficulty in meeting these targets.
• Identifies, researches, and tracks defects towards their resolution closely within the QA Team.
• Maintain manual testing responsibilities while transitioning over to Automation tasks as relevant.
• Must be able to work hybrid in-office two days per week.
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on the annual Performance Plan.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Behaviors and Technical)

• Clear communication skills to work with developers and other stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on assigned tasks.
• Self-sufficient in at least one area of the automation suite with a high-level understanding of other components.
• Ability to manage own time to meet work commitments.
• Basic to mid-level experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (C#, Java, etc.).
• Good understanding of testing methodologies.
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance techniques and best practices.
• Degree in computer science, information systems, or similar technical education preferred.
• Able to operate in a team environment, as well as independently when necessary.
• Reasonable understanding of Web APIs and how to interact with them.
• Able to contribute to testing strategies and design and assisting with selecting appropriate methodologies based on change sets and acceptance criteria.
• Able to debug software applications using stack traces, output logs, and debugging tools.

Additional Skills

• Understanding of software design principles and patterns.
• Capable of providing feedback on software best practices to teammates.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and build pipelines.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps or similar issue tracking tools.
• 1 year experience working with Software in Quality Assurance, high school or college education or related certificate programs.
• Experience testing or developing front end applications (eg. Web, Mobile, Desktop).

About Verisk

Benefits

• Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program.
• Competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.