Software Development Engineering - SDET

About Your Role

What You Will Do

• Automation Strategy & Scaling: Design, configure, and scale automated testing frameworks across native mobile apps (iOS/Android), Web interfaces, and physical point-of-sale device hardware.
• Mobile & Device Testing: Develop and maintain robust UI and functional test suites for Consumer Mobile Applications and embedded terminal devices to increase release velocity and reliability.
• API & Contract Validation: Expand automated REST API test suites and mock services integrated directly into continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Agile Integration & Shift-Left: Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Software Engineers to review user stories, define acceptance criteria early, and embed automated test coverage into sprint deliverables.
• Defect Triage & Observability: Debug complex platform issues using systematic test design, perform root-cause analysis (RCA) on test failures, and track quality metrics using Jira and Confluence.
• AI-Assisted Engineering: Utilize modern AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini) to accelerate test script development, refactor framework code, and generate synthetic test data.
• Quality Advocacy: Serve as a champion for the merchant and consumer experience, providing technical feedback to refine product design and UX workflows.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Software QA Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Software Development.
• Programming & Scripting: 2+ years of hands-on programming experience in Java, TypeScript, or Python.
• Automation Mastery: 2+ years of dedicated experience building, maintaining, and executing automated test frameworks (UI and API).
• API & Database Skills: Proven expertise testing REST APIs (Postman, HTTP, JSON) and writing SQL queries for data verification.
• Full-Stack Application Testing: Practical experience testing across all application layers—front-end UI, service/API layer, and back-end databases.
• Tooling: Proficiency with defect tracking and test management systems such as Jira, Confluence, ALM, or MTM.

What You Will Need to Have

Experience That Would Be Great to Have

Qualifications

• That Would Be Great to Have
• Mobile Test Automation: Direct hands-on experience with Appium for mobile automation across iOS and Android platforms.
• Modern Web Automation: Experience using Cypress or Playwright for end-to-end (E2E) web application and UI testing.
• API Frameworks: Familiarity with Karate Framework for API automation, mock services, and contract validation.
• AI-Assisted Coding: Active familiarity using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or Gemini) to accelerate scripting and test bed setup.
• Performance & Load Testing: Exposure to developing frameworks and scenarios for load, stress, and performance testing.
• CI/CD Integration: Ability to configure test environments and integrate automated test runs into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Harness).
• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
• This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.
• You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.
• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies
• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network
• ·Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one
• Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
• Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave
• Salary Range
• $140,000.00 - $210,000.00
• These pay ranges apply to employees in Sunnyvale, California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.
• It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
• Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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• 5+ years of professional experience in Software QA Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Software Development.
• Programming & Scripting: 2+ years of hands-on programming experience in Java, TypeScript, or Python.
• Automation Mastery: 2+ years of dedicated experience building, maintaining, and executing automated test frameworks (UI and API).
• API & Database Skills: Proven expertise testing REST APIs (Postman, HTTP, JSON) and writing SQL queries for data verification.
• Full-Stack Application Testing: Practical experience testing across all application layers—front-end UI, service/API layer, and back-end databases.
• Tooling: Proficiency with defect tracking and test management systems such as Jira, Confluence, ALM, or MTM.
• Experience That Would Be Great to Have

Preferred Qualifications

• For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company’s sole discretion.