Software Development Engineer in Test(SDET)

Broadcom

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Lisle, IL Posted 53 days ago $91,000–$146,000 / year
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TL;DR

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their Mainframe Security and Compliance team, focusing on building high-quality applications through agile methodologies. The SDET will design and implement automated tests, assess test automation tools, establish performance testing baselines, and lead industry-standard testing processes such as BDD. Daily tasks include participating in code reviews, developing comprehensive test plans, and creating pipelines for continuous testing within Agile teams. Key skills required are strong programming abilities, experience with test automation, and knowledge of software development methodologies. The role involves working on complex systems using technologies like CICS architecture, JCL, and zOS environments, ensuring robust security and compliance in large-scale software applications.

Skills

Python Java CICD BDD JCL zOS zVSE CICS REXX CLIST ISPF JUnit Selenium PostgreSQL Maven Git Swagger Docker Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Design and develop automated tests using a test-first approach.
  • Assess and document test frameworks, considering long-term maintainability.
  • Establish performance testing baselines and define benchmarking strategies.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and facilitate team reviews for strategy finalization.
  • Write programs and scripts to support various types of testing including destructive and concurrency testing.
  • Update automated regression tests for newly identified defects.
  • Maintain the outcome of automated testing, resolving false positives and improving fragile tests.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5+ years of experience testing large-scale software and complex configurations.
  • Proficient in IBM mainframe environment, including CICS architecture and JCL implementation.
  • Experience with Metal C, REXX, CLIST, ISPF, or JES 2/3+.
  • Strong programming skills for test automation and performance benchmarking.
  • Leadership in defining testing strategies and participating in Agile processes.
  • Ability to develop comprehensive test plans and facilitate collaborative reviews.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Market check

Salary context

This $91,000–$146,000 range sits above 18% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,500–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$133,300–$183,650

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

Broadcom currently has 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,400–$192,000 across 72 roles with salary data.

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