About this role
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At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces.
We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a Senior SDET with deep expertise in test architecture, automation, and quality strategy for large-scale, distributed systems. In this role, you will lead the design and evolution of scalable test automation frameworks, drive system-wide quality initiatives, and influence architecture and product decisions to enhance testability, observability, and resilience. You will mentor other SDETs, champion modern testing practices across teams, and collaborate closely with engineering, product, DevOps, and security to ensure quality is embedded at every stage of the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Test Architecture & Strategy
- Design and scale test frameworks across Web, Mobile, API, and backend services.
- Define end-to-end test strategies, ensuring functional, non-functional, and cross-system coverage.
- Drive standardization of automation practices and reusable components across teams.
- Automation, Coverage & Mobile Testing
- Build and evolve automation frameworks for unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Monitor and improve test coverage across UI, API, database, and microservices.
- Implement mobile app automation using tools like Appium and execution platforms like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
- Functional, Performance & Security Testing
- Design and execute performance, load, and stress tests using JMeter, k6, or similar tools.
- Conduct security testing and integrate tools like OWASP ZAP, Snyk into pipelines.
- Ensure accessibility compliance using tools like axe-core.
- CI/CD Integration & Observability
- Embed test automation in CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
- Lead test environment orchestration, rollback validation, and post-deployment QA.
- Monitor test stability and system health using CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, or Kibana.
- AI-Driven Quality Engineering
- Use Generative AI and prompt engineering to accelerate test case generation and improve coverage.
- Validate the quality and reliability of AI-driven application outputs.
- Mentorship & Cross-Team Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers on test design, debugging, and quality best practices.
- Lead test planning for multi-squad features or platform-wide initiatives.
- Align quality efforts with product and engineering roadmaps.
- SDLC Involvement & Agile Practices
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to test planning from backlog grooming to release.
- Define traceability from requirements through to test results.
- Code Quality & Governance
- Follow Git-based workflows, branching strategies, and review processes.
- Ensure documentation of automation architecture, test plans, and KPIs.
- Partner with architects and InfoSec to align test practices with compliance standards.
Knowledge, Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master's in computer science, Engineering, or related field
- 5–8 years of SDET experience with strong skills in TypeScript, scripting, and automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Appium, Selenium)
- Hands-on with AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, EventBridge, API Gateway), microservices, and event-driven architectures
- Experience in mobile testing and automation using Sauce Labs or similar platforms, and frameworks like Appium or equivalent for cross-device validation.
- Proficient in SQL/NoSQL; able to write complex queries for backend, data validation, and end-to-end testing
- Skilled in Agile, Git, and CI/CD with test automation integration
- Experience in performance testing, observability, error tracing, and exposure to security testing practices
- Familiar with AI tools for test generation/analysis (e.g., Generative AI) and contributing to bug fixes and product improvements
- Strong communicator in global teams with experience mentoring junior QA/SDET engineers
Why Join bswift?
At bswift, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact, innovate, and grow. Joining our team means stepping into a collaborative and dynamic environment that values creativity, initiative, and a passion for client success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and values each team member’s unique contributions.
Benefits of Working at bswift:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Insurance coverage and health plans to support your wellness and that of your family.
- Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
- Hybrid work-model: With Flexible working hours
- Retirement Savings Plans: Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
- Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
- Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
Make an Impact: At bswift, your work directly contributes to transforming how organizations approach benefits administration and client engagement. Join us to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their employees.
At bswift, our mission is clear: Become the preeminent benefits administrator through exceptional people, innovative technology, and delighted customers. And our values are at the heart of everything we do to accomplish that mission. We Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and strive to Be A Great Place To Work. We take pride in having an engaged, collaborative team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right.
bswift has been regularly named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® year after year. We offer a fun, flexible, and creative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.
If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!
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About bswift
bswift LLC offers cloud-based technology and services that transform the way employees perceive and engage with their benefits. With adaptive technology, service excellence, and compassionate service, bswift serves millions worldwide. Their comprehensive suite of solutions provides intuitive, personalized online enrollment, interactive decision support, ACA compliance reporting, and employee engagement. Visit www.bswift.com to learn more.
What you'll do
- The Senior SDET will lead the design and evolution of scalable test automation frameworks and drive system-wide quality initiatives. They will also mentor other SDETs and collaborate closely with various teams to ensure quality is embedded at every stage of the development lifecycle.
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