Software Engineer

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Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to join our growing QA Automation team. In this role, candidates will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and scripts that ensure the reliability and performance of our software applications. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise across the web, mobile, API, and backend automation, with experience in healthcare systems, Salesforce, and cloud platforms. The role also includes coaching, guiding, and training other teams as we roll out the automation framework across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks to support regression, functional, API and basic ETL testing.

· Develop automated test scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Apache POI/JXL, Log4j, and ExtentReports.

· Implement REST and SOAP API testing using Rest Assured and validate responses in JSON and XML.

· Leverage ODBC libraries for basic ETL testing and backend data validations.

· Apply the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern for better code organization and maintainability.

· Build libraries and test classes for Salesforce automation using Selenium and Apex.

· Develop and maintain mobile test scripts using Appium and Perfecto Mobile Cloud for both iOS and Android.

· Automate and validate EDI transactions and QNXT-based healthcare workflows.

· Write complex SQL queries for backend database validation.

· Use Maven for dependency management and project builds.

· Manage source code using GitHub and Azure Repos, enabling collaborative development.

· Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps for continuous testing.

· Collaborate with Agile teams, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

· Track and manage test cases and bugs using Jira.

· Develop and maintain Excel-based macros for data-driven testing and test data management.

· Integrate automated test results with Jira/Xray using APIs to update test execution results and ensure traceability.

· Coach, guide, and train other development and QA teams to adopt and leverage the test automation framework effectively.

· Assist in knowledge transfer and documentation to promote framework standardization and best practices across teams.

· Conduct code reviews on the code created by the QA teams and provide feedback.

· Maintain and enhance the EDI based solutions created using Excel Macros.

Education

• Bachelor's level Degree (Preferred) this line is optional

• Bachelors Degree + 3 years relevant experience required
• 5+ years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science Engineering, or a related technical field.

  · 7+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation.

  · Proven expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Rest Assured for automation of web and API layers.

  · Experience in Salesforce test automation and Epic Healthcare workflows.

  · Hands-on experience with mobile automation tools like Perfecto and Appium.

  · Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries for data validation.

  · Strong knowledge of CI/CD using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Maven.

  · Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

  · Familiarity with EDI, QNXT systems, and healthcare domain workflows.

  · Experience in writing Excel Macros.

  · Experience working with Jira and Xray APIs to integrate and update test results programmatically.

  · Demonstrated ability to mentor and train other teams on automation frameworks and QA best practices.

  · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  · Prior experience in COE teams is a plus.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.