Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

DrFirst is an innovative Health IT company with a mission to create user-friendly solutions so that doctors can treat their patients quickly, efficiently, and safely.

Over 300,000 healthcare professionals, 120,000 prescribers, 67,000 pharmacies, and 260 of the healthcare IT vendors in the market depend on us every day to manage medication safety and efficiency, streamline care team communication and collaboration, reduce medical errors, and improve patient outcomes.

You will be part of a team-building and operating highly scalable software using cutting edge technologies for a variety of devices. You will get to solve the most complex problems that arise in the areas of distributed computing and high-volume transaction processing. Your code will reach thousands of doctors and touch the lives of millions of patients across the country.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, team-oriented, collaborative, and fast-paced. We look for talented people who are passionate about developing world-class software. If you want to build applications that save patients’ lives, we want to talk to you!

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the team who loves to test, is a firm believer in automation, and has a strong testing methodology for mobile and consumer facing applications. You will work as part of a small team building first of kind, groundbreaking features and applications that have been changing the way doctors and clinicians worldwide interact with and care for their patients.

Who will love this job

• An Innovator: who thinks outside the box to introduce new methods, ideas and products
• A Problem solver: passionate about using technology to solve complicated problems, and harnessing the power of data to adopt new tactics to enhance efficiency and scalability
• A Team builder:  who enjoys recruiting and developing teams, attracting A-players from various disciplines
• A Trusted advisor: with strong leadership acumen who always strives to do better tomorrow than today, and continuously improve his/her team’s knowledge and skills
• A Driver:  who works with purpose and passion; someone who will elevate our engineering team through new perspectives, ideas, and solutions
• A Collaborator: who can navigate internal departments and teams, brings people together to deliver world class products that accelerate Backline’s market share and profitability

• Testing: Our engineers are hands-on. We think it’s important to be close to the code and be involved in the full SDLC. We build both web and mobile solutions, some are B2B while others are consumer-facing. We are looking for a breadth of experience testing these in these types of environments with modern testing tools like Selenium, Playwright, XCUITest, Espresso and Robolectric.
• Learning: Our engineering team is full of life-long learners. We are looking for people who have a growth mindset, stay up on their craft, and always keep an eye out for what’s next.
• Problem-solving: The problems we are solving are unique and complex. This takes critical thinking, root cause analysis, and issue dissection with the team to come up with the best solution.
• Mentoring: Teaching and coaching is an integral part of this role. We want people who want to share their experiences, best practices, and knowledge to elevate the team as a whole.
• Delivering. We are committed to producing world-class products. Being skilled at managing competing priorities, pivoting and adjusting quickly, and thinking about the big picture are keys to success.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
• 5+ years of industry experience working as an SDET, QA, or an Automation Engineer
• 3+ plus years of experience building automation
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright and similar automation tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Passionate about technology and testing
• Expert-level experience with industry-standard automation frameworks and tools for both front-end and back-end testing
• Experience with version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (semaphoreCI, GitHub).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and an understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Competitive compensation, with a base salary of $80,000 - $115,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience)
• Eligible for Discretionary Performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K eligible after 3 months of employment, with 50% company match up to first 5% of salary contributed to the plan with a 3-year vesting schedule
• HSA for eligible employees enrolled in the HDHP, with a generous company contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1000 for family coverage per year
• 100% company paid short and long-term disability, AD&D, and group life insurance
• Accrued annual paid time off (PTO) of 18 days for the first 3 years of service, increasing thereafter and 7 paid holiday days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education funds up to $1500 annually for eligible programs after 1 year of service
• Voluntary benefits including FSA, Hospital indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness insurances

DrFirst is committed to being a Remote-First company, creating a dynamic and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive, no matter where they log in from. Check out our approach to remote work https://drfirst.com/company/about-us/careers/.

Our recruitment process at DrFirst is straightforward and secure. You will only be contacted by our recruitment team through an official @drfirst.com email address. We will never ask you for payment or sensitive personal information, such as your social security number or banking details, at any stage of the hiring process. Additionally, we will not request that you purchase equipment or accept e-checks or checks for deposit. If you encounter any communications claiming to be from DrFirst that seem suspicious, please contact our recruitment team directly at recruiter@drfirst.com to verify the message's authenticity. Your security is important to us! 

Learn more about our benefits and professional development opportunities https://drfirst.com/company/about-us/careers/the-perks/.