FamilySearch SWD Eng in Test - Standards & Authorities Team; Lehi, UT

Job Description

The Software Development Engineer in Test 3 is an experienced‑professional position that participates in developing and maintaining test software source code to support a solution. As a member of a development team, general work direction will be given, and the individual will be expected to solve complex technical issues and complete programming and quality assurance tasks. This position may play the role of an automation technical lead on test projects or solutions where complexity or scope is moderate.

• Design and execute test plans for complex backend services, APIs, and React web applications
• Build, maintain, and expand automated end‑to‑end test suites using Webdriver
  
  IO and Type Script
• Write E2E test cases for React frontend features, covering user flows, edge cases, and regressions
• Perform manual exploratory and regression testing across service integrations and UI
• Contribute source code to the main codebase — bug fixes, test utilities, tooling improvements
• Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and identify edge cases
• Help create or improve a centralized automated testing harness and testing framework to execute tests and provide automated quality reports
• Own the quality signal for feature releases, including writing test cases, tracking defects, and verifying fixes
• Create test data with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow
• Provide estimates for QA tasks
• Participate in code reviews
• Mentor less senior Developers in Test, if assigned
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation
• Influence the design, testing, and measures required to protect solutions from security compromise or system failure
• Comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and help ensure all other are doing the same

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional work experience
• Four years of progressive relevant professional experience or significant internship
• Verifiable knowledge of the applicable technical systems and functions
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and written (you can document test plans, defect reports, and findings for a technical audience)
• Moderate ability to solve problems in a timely manner
• Intermediate skill in engineering/programming, analytical/diagnostic/troubleshooting, web technology, and programming methodology
• This job operates in a professional office environment
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment

• Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites in Java
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a positive, high‑performing team culture
• Familiarity with testing React applications — component behavior, async rendering, routing, and user interaction patterns
• Familiarity with Spring Boot applications and REST API testing
• Experience writing and maintaining automated E2E test suites with Webdriver
  
  IO and Type Script
• Experience (or familiarity) with modern development and testing tools such as Dynatrace, Docker, Postgres, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Spring Boot, Git Hub CI/CD, Git, shell scripting (Mac or Windows/WSL), JUnit, Webdriver
  
  IO, Claude Code, and API testing tools (Postman or Bruno)
• Experience testing cloud‑based applications in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a service‑oriented architecture
• Experience in testing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, load, and other operational areas for a data center–based service is beneficial

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.