IT Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Nelnet, you will work closely with our QA Architect to develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, ensuring the highest quality of our cloud-based solutions. You will be instrumental in our goal to automate and streamline our testing processes, reducing time-to-market for delivering product features to improve overall product reliability., * Collaborate with QA Architect to understand QA strategy and implement testing frameworks and automated tests.

• Develop and maintain high-quality automation code for various types of testing (performance, security, integration, regression).
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts to validate the functional integrity and performance of software products.
• Contribute to continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines, ensuring that automated tests are seamlessly integrated.
• Work alongside the development teams to build testable and high-quality code, participating in code reviews and design sessions.
• Diagnose issues and bugs, providing detailed input to development teams to ensure timely resolutions.
• Advocate for testability during the software design and implementation phases, driving best practices in SDET and QA methodologies.
• Utilize cloud platforms for testing and leverage cloud-specific tools to enhance testing processes.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of test data and environments.
• Provide input for system performance, scalability, and reliability from a testing perspective.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in software testing and engineering and share insights with the team for continuous improvement.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality assurance with a strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Demonstrated experience testing large-scale software systems.
• Expertise in automated testing tools and scripting languages.
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools suitable for cloud applications.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and familiarity with compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate quality strategies to team members.
• Experience in performance and/or security testing is a plus.

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you’re part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.