Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company Overview:Age of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winning ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions, My Math Academy®, My Reading Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. 
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build world-class tools for students and educators. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of educational tools, ensuring that our applications are not only reliable but also enhance the learning experience for students and educators alike. You will contribute to our quality strategy by developing and maintaining automated test suites, ensuring high-performance, data-rich web and mobile applications. You will be instrumental in implementing best practices in observability and reporting, identifying and resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement. This role will also report to Engineering Leadership.  

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for server, web, and mobile applications. 
• Work closely with developers and product teams to understand the architecture and create comprehensive test plans. 
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution. 
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure test coverage and code quality. 
• Collaborate with the development team to incorporate test automation into the continuous integration and delivery pipeline. 
• Leverage real-time metric and data dashboard technologies like Grafana, Prometheus, or similar, to monitor test results and system performance, providing actionable insights. 
• Evaluate new technologies and tools, recommending those that improve testing processes and align with our existing environment. 
• Mentor junior QA engineers and developers on best practices in test automation, fostering a culture of quality. 
• Take initiative to proactively identify areas for improvement in testing processes, advocate for innovative solutions, and solve complex issues both independently and collaboratively. 

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation. 
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as JavaScript or Go, that integrates with our technology stack. 
• Advanced proficiency working with relational databases, such as MySQL and Postgres. 
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks. 
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle and test-driven development. 
• Experience with performance and load testing tools. 
• Extensive hands-on experience with clear box testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 
• Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools like Gitlab-CI. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments such as AWS or Azure. 
• Knowledge of behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber. 
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum processes. 
• Experience with educational or e-learning platforms. 

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position is $150,000 USD to $175,000 USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
Age of Learning currently provides: • 90% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 65% of dependent benefits premiums • A 401(k) program with employer match • 15 paid vacation days (increases to 20 days on your 3-year anniversary), 11 observed national paid holidays plus 9 sick days • Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions
An Equal Opportunity EmployerAge of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to EEOC requirements and state applicable laws, e.g. New York City Fair Chance Act.
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