Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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Requisition #: R333333 Pub Date: 09/22/22 Apply Now Share This Job With a friend (or yourself)

Job Summary

Comcast’s Xfinity Video Platform group is looking for a passionate Software Development Engineer in Test to help build automated functional and efficient performance tests for our APIs that drive the Video entertainment applications in Comcast. This role will primarily be responsible for building the functional automation test adhering to the quality standards set forth by the wider organization and closely collaborating with the Product and Development teams in Philadelphia/Sunnyvale/London offices. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in helping validate API services that power the X1 video experience on various platforms such as Sky Glass, X1 Set top box, iOS, Android, Web, Roku and Smart TV for millions of customers and performance test them.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Write automated test code that allows for repeatable, reliable testing solutions to test restful services using API automation testing tools such as Karate, REST-Assured etc. and maintaining automation codebase in a version control system (GIT, SVN).
• Work with the Development and Product management teams to understand new requirements and write functional/sanity/smoke tests
• Collaborate with the QA team to translate regression test cases into automation tests
• Write mock scripts to test error handling and resiliency of the APIs
• Performance test of restful micro-services and provide SLAs on it
• Automate and execute performance test scripts to measure speed and reliability of the APIs using performance test tools such as k6, j-meter etc.
• Develop and setup Sanity, Daily run and Regression tests using Concourse CI/CD tool

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Attributes for Success:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• 5-7 years of professional experience in Software QA and API Automation
• 3-4 years of experience using industry standard API automation tools such as Behave, REST-Assured, Soap, Postman, Karate, etc.,
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java or Python
• Proven experience testing and automating REST API services
• 2+ years of experience working with Continuous Integration (CI) and build tools such as Maven, or Concourse
• Experience in XML, Web Services, and testing the performance of RESTful API
• Strong experience with GIT Version Control System
• Performance testing experience using LoadRunner, JMeter, k6 etc.
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for code quality that follows best practices
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other software engineers within the team
• Adaptable, committed to deadlines and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.