SW Test Development Engineer 1

Dexcom, Inc.
United States
27 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$71,600.0 - $119,300.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Airflow Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Code Coverage Continuous Integration Data Stores Software Debugging
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DevOps Distributed Systems Data Flow Control Junit Python (Programming Language) Load Testing NoSQL Object-Oriented Software Development Cloud Services Software Engineering SQL Databases Software Testing Automation Framework User Interface Testing Data Processing Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Delivery Pipeline Test Scripts Backend Pytest Containerization Bug Reporting Apache Kafka Restful APIs Docker Web Api Microservices

Job description

  • You will participate in building quality into backend services by designing automated tests, maintaining test coverage, and performing exploratory testing throughout the development lifecycle.
  • You will collaborate with engineering teams during requirements and design discussions to drive testability and quality from the start.
  • You will design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites-focusing primarily on backend APIs, cloud services, and distributed systems.
  • You will create and maintain test plans, test reports, traceability documentation, and other verification/validation artifacts.
  • You will record, triage, and track issues in defect-tracking systems, ensuring clear reproduction steps and test evidence.
  • You will analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work closely with development teams to drive resolution.
  • You will contribute to improvements in release processes, automation pipelines, and overall quality engineering practices.
  • You will provide technical mentorship, guidance, and best practices to junior engineers and peers.

Requirements

  • You have hands-on experience in software engineering or test development using Python, Java, or another object-oriented language.
  • You have experience working with major cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS or Azure.
  • You have strong experience using AI-powered development and testing tools to improve efficiency, generate testing, enhance debugging, and expand test coverage
  • You have hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • You have knowledge of data processing or workflow orchestration tools (e.g., CloudRun, Airflow, Dataflow) is a plus.
  • You have practical experience with SQL and/or NoSQL data stores.
  • You have strong experience developing automated tests for RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components.
  • You are familiar with a variety of test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, Robot Framework, JUnit, or similar).
  • You have solid understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and backend service interactions in cloud environments.
  • You have experience with automated UI testing is beneficial but not required.
  • You have knowledge of distributed streaming platforms such as Kafka or PubSub is helpful.
  • You have experience with performance or load testing tools is a plus.
  • You have strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • You have experience with CI/CD systems and cloud-based deployment pipelines.
  • You have experience working in Agile software development and test environments.
  • You have the ability to work cross-functionally with developers, DevOps, product teams, and leadership to ensure product quality, performance, reliability, and security.
  • You are a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance., * Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 0-2 years related experience

Benefits & conditions

3.43.4 out of 5 stars Remote $71,600 - $119,300 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement, * A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community .
  • A full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

  • 15-25%, $71,600.00 - $119,300.00

About the company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we’re just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we’ve started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We’ve already changed millions of lives and we’re ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We’ll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we’ve come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Dexcom is a high-growth, fast-paced environment where you work with a leading-edge data platform test team to contribute to the full life cycle of software in a fast-growing organization. You will work alongside highly skilled and passionate test engineering professionals who know how to deliver exceptional results while also having some fun along the way. For this role, you would be joining Dexcom’s Software R&D, Data Platform Test Engineering team., Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

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