Software Development Engineer in Test – UI Platform

Software Development Engineer in UI Platform

The role

You will be a SDET II working as an integral part of the UI Platform team, assisting Engineers in the development of our products. You will be a crucial influencer in increasing testing and automation for multiple aspects of the business. You will:

• Engage in backlog grooming, planning, design reviews, and code reviews
• Troubleshoot the most complex problems and may also provide a suggestion for how to fix them
• Extend the functionality of test frameworks to create new patterns of testing within an existing framework.
• Engage with the team through collaboration, listening, problem solving, support, sharing, and helping make other team members better
• Continually improve team efficiency, personal skills, and team skills
• Apply technology trends and industry innovations to our products
• Take initiatives and be resourceful
• Take ownerships and create accountability within the team
• Freely debate ideas and rally behind decisions.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will be required to develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using current and new frameworks. Additionally, you will implement other test tools your expertise dictates. Moreover, you will liaise with Developers, Architects, develop and maintain test sets, and create additional tools that simplify tasks. You will:

• 4+ years previous experience as a SDET working across the full tech stack
• Experience with popular UI Test frameworks and methodologies
• Experience with public-facing and internal APIs using REST and software developed within a Micro-Service architecture
• Experience using TypeScript and/or JavaScript
• Experience in Java and Junit 4-5 or related languages
• Proficient with Cypress or knowledge of Protractor/Selenium
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and related web technologies
• Experience using and setting up CI/CD pipelines
• Have experience building and maintaining test frameworks
• Experience working in an Agile development, test and deploy environment.
• Experience in deep diving into logs, code and other elements to understand and solve problems
• Have excitement about new technologies and provide mentorship and share knowledge with other engineers

Why Mimecast?

We’re fast thinking. We go big to reach our cyberattack-disrupting goals. And we do what we need to protect the world of business from getting important (and potentially compromising) data stolen. We never leave anyone behind. We deliver quickly – and outstandingly. We’re big on honesty because it makes us better. We’re empowered by our mission. And if cybercriminals have a good day, we work twice as hard to make the rest of their days a nightmare. That’s The Mimecast Way. 

And the Mimecast way is also a hybrid-working way. We empower our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our stakeholders.

Become a Mimecaster and put corporate data under your protection. Fill our teams with respect. And bring cybercrime-obstructing energy to your work. Be passionate. Be powerful. Be alive with purpose. 

DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application. 

DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.