Software Development Engineer in Test (C)

Software Development Engineer in Test (C) - Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina

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About the job

The SAS/ACCESS team looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test. This team provides data access to different data sources so our customers can make better decisions faster. These interfaces are out-of-the-box solutions that provide enterprise data access and integration between SAS and third-party databases. SAS/ACCESS interfaces enable SAS solutions to read, write, and update data no matter what native databases or platforms are being used.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will:

• 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.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 5years 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, No
  
  SQL,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 Git Hub 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.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• 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.

World-class benefits

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options…