Software Development Test Engineer

At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!

LifeStance Health Values

• Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

• Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

• Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

• One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Software Development Test Engineer (SDET) to join our team at LifeStance. As an SDET, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts. This position demands a forward-thinking approach, shift-left mentality to drive quality excellence across the organization. 
 
Location: Remote 
Compensation: $95,000 to $110,000/annually
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts, frameworks, and tools for functional, integration, and regression testing. 
•    Collaborate with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues and ensure seamless integration of testing into the software development lifecycle. 
•    Performance and Load Testing: Develop and execute performance, scalability, and load tests to ensure the software meets performance standards. 
•    Test Planning and Execution: Define and document test strategies, create detailed test plans, and execute manual and automated tests. 
•    Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD): Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to facilitate rapid deployment and delivery cycles. 
•    Metrics and Reporting: Provide regular test reports, including metrics on code coverage, defects, and test progress, to ensure transparency and continuous improvement. 
•    Team Mentorship: Mentor and coach other QA and engineers, facilitating knowledge sharing and professional development within the team. 
 
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 
•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
•    5+ years of professional experience in software development automation  
•    Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. 
•    Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Cypress). 
•    Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Python). 
•    In-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Action, GitLab CI). 
•    Experience with API testing tools (e.g. Postman) and performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter). 
•    Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). 
•    Proficient in quality assurance practices, automated testing strategies, and DevOps methodologies. 
•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Demonstrate strong sense of ownership, and the ability to drive initiatives across multiple teams. 

LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.

Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.