Software Design Engineer in Test; SDET

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Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

The main function of a Software Design Engineer in Test is to develop, implement, and document all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, defect tracking and reporting, including follow‑up and issue resolution.

• Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
• Develop testing programs that addresses areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers
• Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
• Create or maintain databases of known test defects
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates

• Associate’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• 5–6 years experience required and proficient in C, C++, C# and scripting
• Experience testing software
• Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports
• Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing
• Purpose of the Team:
  The purpose of this team is to support Windows Storage and File Systems, maintaining and improving testing infrastructure for storage components.
• Key Projects:
  This role will contribute to debugging and fixing legacy tests, reducing test noise, identifying product vs. test bugs, and converting older tests (e.g., WTT) into modern platforms.
• Best vs. Average:
  The ideal resume would contain solid C/C++ debugging ability, Power Shell experience, and any domain knowledge in storage systems (preferred but not required).

Review test runs, triage issues and sort out product bug and test bug. Open incidents for both and address test bugs to ensure we have good product quality signals. Follow up with developers on high impact product bugs, fix low hanging bugs.

Candidate should have strong C, C++, C# experience, Scripting experience will be very valuable.

$130,000–$140,000 annually — factors that may affect pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, long‑term disability insurance, short‑term disability insurance, 5 personal days accrued each calendar year. Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/State; 10–15 days of paid vacation time; 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year;
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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Technology, Information and Internet