SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test

COMPANY OVERVIEW

PSTrax is one of the fastest growing software companies in the public service industry.  We are a SaaS solution helping First Responders with their operations checks by offering safer and more efficient rig and inventory tracking. We help automate and streamline the operational aspects of our clients’ jobs – saving agencies, on average, 700% in time and cost savings in the first year alone.

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION

As an SDET at PSTrax, you will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions on the PSTrax SaaS application.  You will be an integral member of our Engineering & Innovation team and collaborate closely with software engineers and product management to design, implement, and execute comprehensive manual test plans, automate testing processes, and identify and report defects. Your contributions will directly impact the overall quality and success of our software engineering and customer experience on the platform.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Test Planning and Strategy:
   • Collaborate with product managers and software engineers to understand project requirements and create detailed test plans, acceptance criteria, and test result reporting.
   • Define test strategies, methodologies, and test cases for both manual and automated testing.
   • Identify and prioritize test cases based on code coverage, risk analysis, and customer impact.
2. Test Automation:
   • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard automated test tools.
   • Continuously improve test automation practices to increase efficiency and coverage.
   • Execute and monitor automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects.
3. Manual Testing:
   • Conduct thorough manual testing when required, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across both the legacy code and new development code.
   • Perform thorough regression testing during the development cycle to validate software changes prior to deployment.
   • Document test cases, test results, and defects in a clear and organized manner.
4. Defect Management:
   • Identify, report, and prioritize defects, working closely with engineers to facilitate timely resolution.
   • Verify and validate bug fixes to ensure issues are resolved satisfactorily.
5. Artificial Intelligence Tools:
   • Utilize the latest advancements in AI to implement improvements in testing processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
   • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in QA and testing.
6. Telemetry Analysis Systems:
   • Participate in implementation and integration of high-fidelity system telemetry.  Identify areas within the code base where detailed telemetry analysis is needed and implement code to accomplish real-time data collection and monitoring. 
7. User Engagement:
   • Integrate user monitoring tools like User Pilot and Google Analytics to monitor and analyze user activity, implement A/B testing, and analyze user behaviors.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Strong background and knowledge of the following methodologies and technologies

• Automated testing principles
• Regression testing principles
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Cypress
• PHPUnit
• Gherkin
• Appium
• Github
• Jira

Knowledge of the following languages

• PHP
• Laravel
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• MySQL
• React
• HTML
• CSS
• AJAX

Other desired experience

• 3+ years proficiency in test automation
• Experience with regression test methodologies for monolithic legacy code
• Experience with CICD and automated testing integration
• Experience with automated test logging and reporting techniques
• Understanding of full-stack modern development principles
• Understanding of human centric design principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other important soft skills – team player, self-starter, quick learner, detail oriented, and positive attitude with excellent time management and organization skills.

ABOUT US

PSTrax was founded in 2009. Our headquarters is in Littleton, Colorado, and we thrive by having a mix of local and remote employees. We are a privately owned, profitable company that encourages and promotes a healthy work-life balance for our team members.

Our six core values include:

1.    We are passionate and committed to helping our clients

2.    We do the right thing and keep our word

3.    We strive for excellence, pushing ourselves toward that goal

4.    We like to have fun and live well-balanced lives

5.    We achieve our goals as a team and help each other

6.    We exhibit professionalism and hold ourselves accountable

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Enjoy a job with meaning and purpose serving first responders
• Work with an innovative, fast-growing company where your work makes a direct impact
• Wear multiple hats in an environment where every day is different
• Enjoy team and company-oriented events throughout the year
• Feel secure with fully covered employee health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid HSA contributions
• Fully funded short-term disability insurance
• Optional life and long-term disability insurance
• 401K with up to 4% company matching
• Monthly internet stipend

COMPENSATION & OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Start date: ASAP
• Location: Fully remote - must be physically located in USA only
• Annual salary: $80,000 - $110,000

PSTrax is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.