Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Synack’s Penetration Testing as a Service platform manages customers’ attack surfaces by discovering new assets, pentesting for critical vulnerabilities and gaining visibility into the root causes of security risks. We are committed to making the world more secure by harnessing a talented, vetted community of security researchers to deliver continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management, with actionable results. Synack's PTaaS platform has uncovered more than 71,000 exploitable vulnerabilities to date, protecting a growing list of Global 2000 customers and U.S. agencies in a FedRAMP Moderate Authorized environment. For more information, please visit www.synack.com.

Are you process-driven and notice the slightest deviation from the norm? If you get a thrill from helping to correct others’ mistakes and are not afraid to speak up, then this is the role for you. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will work on game-changing problems in cybersecurity.  You will validate software using cutting-edge technologies and take testing to the next level as part of a collaborative environment. Sounds interesting?  Keep reading!

Please note: We can only hire U.S. citizens for this position due to federal government contract requirements. 

Here’s what you'll do

• Debugs software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for firm products. 
• Develops, modifies and executes software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing. 
• Contribute to the existing automation tools to add enhancements and improve maintainability
• Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. 
• Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. 
• Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems. 
• Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software. 
• Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing. 

Here's what you'll need

• BS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in Software Engineering, at least 2 of which as SDET and 1 year in development in javascript/typescript. 
• You are proficient in javascript and typescript
• Experience developing internal tools to improve developer experience and productivity
• You have excellent debugging skills in diagnosing issues in a multi-tier web architecture
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced agile environment
• Comfort with writing and reading code, and a basic understanding of data structures
• Hands on experience with automation framework design and development from scratch
• Experience with writing backend integration tests for RESTful APIs
• FE Test Automation expertise in TestCafe, Cypress, Playwright or similar tools (we use playwright)
• Experience with BDD tools like cucumber with the automation framework
• CI tooling experience with Github Actions or similar Understanding of source control and release management in the context of when/where/why/how to test (we use git)
• Understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies (we use Docker)
• Understanding of Lean and Agile methodologies
• Understanding of Cloud technologies, like AWS, GCP, Azure
• Experience analyzing Logs using splunk, GCP 
• Candidates must be US citizens

Nice to have 

• Experience with testing cloud based products/applications 
• Knowledge and understanding of different kinds of VPNs
• Experience with load and performance testing

Ready to join us?

Synack is committed to embracing diversity. Our people are our strength.  Each addition to our team is an opportunity to grow and diversify our ideas, experiences, and viewpoints. We strive to be inclusive of Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Sex, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Disabilities, and Age.  Synack welcomes you!

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This position has responsibility to ensure Synack’s security and privacy posture is maintained.

$85,000 - $110,000 Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits.
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