Sr. SDET (Selenium with Java/.Net, Playwright, Frameworks like Junit, Cucumber BDD, Pi Test or Rest API , UI Test

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions for our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be instrumental in Vertafore's ongoing success within the insurance industry. Our SDETs work with our development teams, focusing on providing the best products for our valued customers. This is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We continually challenge ourselves to exceed objectives, remove barriers, meet crucial deadlines, and maintain multiple projects, all while pioneering ways for efficiency with a team player attitude. If you have a passion for product quality, love technology, and enjoy thinking outside the box, you are who we are looking for.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:
Essential job functions included but not limited to the following:

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks (e.g., BDD, TDD) using programming languages such as C#., Java and Python.

• Work within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), actively participating in all phases of the development lifecycle.

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and QA teams to understand business and technical requirements.

• Contribute to analysis, design, development, estimation, planning, support, and retrospectives throughout the Agile process.

• Define test strategies and create comprehensive test plans aligned with organizational quality goals.

• Design and implement automation frameworks for Web UI (Desktop and Web Applications), APIs, and Web Services using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, REST Assured, Postman etc.

• Develop well-structured test cases and maintain detailed documentation for test plans and execution.

• Maintain and manage test environments, ensuring stability, configuration consistency, and readiness for automated and manual testing.

• Generate and manage test data for automation tests, including creating reusable data sets, managing dynamic data, and implementing data cleanup strategies.

• Continuously research and adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance automation efficiency and software quality.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for automated test scripts, ensuring high coverage and reliability.

• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Identify and report software defects with clear, detailed descriptions and collaborate on resolution.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous regression testing and quality assurance.

• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust automation governance and adherence to development standards.

• Define and monitor product quality metrics, collect and report data at project and release levels.

• Review application code for quality and testability, providing constructive feedback to development teams.

• Analyze quality metrics to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement, driving innovation and platform enhancements.

• Exhibit excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, working effectively both independently and in team environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience

• 4-5 years of experience as an SDET with Selenium (.NET, Java) and Playwright (TypeScript/.NET) Strong expertise in test automation for Windows and Web applications

• Proficient in UI Automation (Selenium WebDriver, Playwright) and API Testing (REST Assured, Postman, Swagger)

• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks specific to .NET-such as Selenium WebDriver, Winapp Driver for Windows applications, Playwright combined with a solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts is required.

• Experience with frameworks such as BDD and TDD, including Cucumber, JUnit, and REST Assured

• Solid understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs for testing web-based .NET applications

• Experience in Shift-Left Testing and Continuous Testing practices

• Hands-on experience with version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket

• Experience with CI/CD automation and reporting using GitLab and Jenkins

• Skilled in designing test strategies, test plans, and risk-based testing approaches.

• Experience with test and application lifecycle management tools such as qTest, Rally, JIRA, and Microfocus ALM

• Ability to collect, analyze, and report QA metrics including automation coverage, defect density, and MTTR

• Experience creating dashboards using Grafana, Report Portal, or custom reporting frameworks.

• Experience working with both cloud and on-premises solutions.

• Exposure to performance testing and hands-on experience with tools like JMeter (nice to have)

• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to manage a broad range of deliverables in an ever-changing environment.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to comprehend technical documentation clearly and effectively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to handle multiple strategic projects and priorities efficiently.

• Inherent drive to solve problems, collaborate with others, and mentor team members.

• Strong presentation skills with proven ability to create technical, project, and client communications.

• Knowledge of design and architecture principles

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

THE VERTAFORE STORY
Over the past 50 years, Vertafore has advanced the entire insurance distribution channel with the best software solutions in the industry. Today, we are proud to say hundreds of thousands of Vertafore users rely on our solutions to write business faster, reduce costs, and fuel growth by increasing collaboration and streamlining processes. Vertafore leads the industry with secure, cloud-based mobile products that provide superior reporting and analytics, delivering actionable insight- right when customers need it most. We partner with other leading technological companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to improve the way our customers do business and serve their customers.
The Vertafore Way
Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That is why, at Vertafore, it is our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.• Bias to Action: We are united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.• Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.• Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.• Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.• Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.• We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.
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Vertafore conducts preemployment background screenings.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
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