The Software Engineer In Test (SET) is responsible for advancing automation within Nextech's product suite by developing automation frameworks, designing regression suites, maintaining test environments, and collaborating with software engineers. This role also emphasizes the adoption of best practices to enhance testing efficiency and integrate testing throughout the development lifecycle.
Why join Nextech?
We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.
We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.
If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected].
Job Summary:
The Software Engineer In Test (SET) role is crucial for advancing the automation landscape within the Nextech product suite. Focused on designing and developing robust automation frameworks, this position operates in a dynamic agile environment, crafting and implementing comprehensive automation regression suites across various technologies and platforms. As an SET, you will maintain the stability of test infrastructure in production and non-production environments and play a pivotal role in the design and maintenance of critical SET-Azure micro-services and infrastructure.
Essential Functions
- Develop and maintain high-quality automation frameworks in an agile environment to ensure optimal test coverage and software quality.
- Implement comprehensive automation regression suites for applications spanning multiple technologies and platforms
- Maintain robust test environments across both production and non-production systems, ensuring seamless execution and consistent test results.
- Design and oversee critical SET-Azure microservices and associated infrastructure, optimizing for scalability and performance.
- Lead the adoption of industry best practices for code health, maintainability, and testability across teams.
- Collaborate closely with Software Engineers to integrate testing earlier in the development lifecycle and ensure higher test coverage at every stage of development.
- Enhance testing efficiency and execution speed through automation tools, integration, and continuous process improvements.
- Introduce and implement cutting-edge tools, technologies, and resources to reduce the time spent on manual testing and optimize engineer productivity.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned based on business needs
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or a related IT field
- 5+ Years of Software Development or Software Engineer in Test experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using JavaScript/TypeScript.
- 5+ years of experience working with modern testing tools like Playwright, Cypress.io, K6, Applitools, or equivalent.
- Solid background in designing and implementing automation methodologies, tools, and practices.
- Proven experience with cloud execution platforms for cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
- Proven experience in performance testing with looks like k6or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of design patterns and anti-patterns, with a focus on scalability and performance.
- Experience implementing dependency injection and inversion of control patterns in your automation frameworks.
- Excellent organizational skills, able to manage multiple test executions, prioritize tasks, and synthesize complex results from different sources.
- Solid organization skills, tracking multiple test executions simultaneously and ability to synthesize multiple results concurrently
- Able to approach undefined and ambiguous problems with abstract thinking, leading to actionable insights and solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Azure DevOps, AWS, or GCP
- Experience in visual testing (Applitools or Percy)
- Experience in test results reporting
- Experience in Docker or container services and management
- Experience using Microsoft SQL Server
- Knowledge of healthcare systems and processes
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- 100% Remote role
- Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 5% travel.
- Activities require a significant amount of work in front of a computer monitor.
Total Rewards
- Generous annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
- 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Volunteer Time Off
- Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account with employer match
- Flexible Spending Account
- 100% Company-Paid Parental leave
- 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
- Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
- Pet Insurance options
Top Skills
Applitools
AWS
Azure Devops
Cypress.Io
Docker
GCP
JavaScript
K6
Microsoft Sql Server
Playwright
Typescript
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