FamilySearch 5 yr Fixed-Term SWD Eng in Test 3- Standards & Authorities Team (Lehi, UT)

Job Description

The Software Development Engineer in Test 3 is an experienced-professional position that participates in developing and maintaining test software source code to support a solution. As a member of a development team, general work direction will be given, and the individual will be expected to solve complex technical issues and complete programming and quality assurance tasks. This position may play the role of an automation technical lead on test projects or solutions where complexity or scope is moderate.

This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.

We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.

Responsibilities

Design and execute test plans for complex backend services, APIs, and React web applications
Build, maintain, and expand automated end-to-end test suites using WebdriverIO and TypeScript
Write E2E test cases for React frontend features, covering user flows, edge cases, and regressions
Perform manual exploratory and regression testing across service integrations and UI
Contribute source code to the main codebase — bug fixes, test utilities, tooling improvements
Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and identify edge cases
Help create or improve a centralized automated testing harness and testing framework to execute tests and provide automated quality reports
Own the quality signal for feature releases, including writing test cases, tracking defects, and verifying fixes
Create test data with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow
Provide estimates for QA tasks
Participate in code reviews
Mentor less senior Developers in Test, if assigned
Contribute to the development of technical documentation
Influence the design, testing, and measures required to protect solutions from security compromise or system failure
Comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and help ensure all other are doing the same

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional work experience
Four years of progressive relevant professional experience or significant internship
Verifiable knowledge of the applicable technical systems and functions
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and written ( you can document test plans, defect reports, and findings for a technical audience)
Moderate ability to solve problems in a timely manner
Intermediate skill in engineering/programming, analytical/diagnostic/troubleshooting, web technology, and programming methodology
This job operates in a professional office environment
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment

Preferred

Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites in Java
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture
Familiarity with testing React applications — component behavior, async rendering, routing, and user interaction patterns - Familiarity with Spring Boot applications and REST API testing
Experience writing and maintaining automated E2E test suites with WebdriverIO and TypeScript
Experience (or familiarity) with modern development and testing tools such as Dynatrace, Docker, Postgres, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Spring Boot, GitHub CI/CD, Git, shell scripting (Mac or Windows/WSL), JUnit, WebdriverIO, Claude Code. and API testing tools (Postman or Bruno)
Experience testing cloud-based applications in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a service-oriented architecture
Experience in testing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, load, and other operational areas for a data center-based service is beneficial

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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