Software Development Engineer In Test

Position: Staff Software Development Engineer In Test

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company with local and national workplace recognition in multiple categories! Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members who share a drive to succeed as professionals and together as a company. A great product, amazing people and our stable financial history have made us one of the largest used car finance companies nationally.

Our Engineering and Analytics Team Members utilize the latest technology to develop, monitor, and maintain complex practices that help optimize our success. Our Team Members value being challenged, are encouraged to express their ideas, and have the flexibility to enjoy work life balance. We build intrinsic value by partnering with all functions of our business to support their success and make strategic business decisions.

We focus on professional development and continuous improvement while enjoying a casual work environment and Great Place to Work culture!

As a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will blend your expertise in software development and testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. Your primary focus will be on leveraging strong software engineering principles to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in our testing processes and contribute to the overall success of our software development lifecycle.

Outcomes and

Activities:

• This position will work from home; occasional planned travel to an assigned Southfield, Michigan office location may be required. However, this position is permitted to work at a Southfield, Michigan office location if requested by the team member.
• Drive the evolution and refinement of application design and architecture, embracing cutting-edge technologies and modern practices
• Aid in the creation and implementation of versatile testing tools and strategies tailored to accommodate diverse application types and designs
• Articulate proposals and garner consensus from the entire engineering cohort to enhance time-to-market efficiency.
• Stay abreast of diverse platforms and tools conducive to testing across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Establish, enforce, and advocate for cohesive coding, documentation, and testing standards within the team.
• Deploy tools for streamlined impact analysis, enabling proactive identification of change repercussions across multiple applications.
• Acquire proficiency in the business process domain to bolster support for organizational objectives and align technological endeavors accordingly.
• Fulfill team sprint commitments and actively engage in Agile methodologies, offering insights for process enhancement.
• Spearhead ongoing educational initiatives to elevate both design precision and code integrity while deepening application domain understanding.
• Engage in the talent acquisition process to ensure the selection of top-tier candidates.
• Assume a mentorship role, providing guidance and conducting reviews of code, designs, and documentation.

Competencies:

The following items detail how you will be successful in this role.

• Customer Empathy:
  Customer Empathy is the ability to understand the perspectives, pain points, and experiences of customers. It involves actively putting oneself in the customer's shoes, comprehending their needs and challenges, and using that understanding to provide a better, more customer-centric experience.
• Engineering Excellence:
  Engineering Excellence is about bringing great craftsmanship and thought leadership to deliver an outstanding product that delights customers and solves for the business. This involves the pursuit and achievement of high standards, best practices, innovation, and superior solutions.
• One Team: A One Team mindset refers to a collaborative approach across the organization, where individuals work together seamlessly, without boundaries, as a single, cohesive team. Shared goals, open communication and mutual support create a sense of collective purpose. This enables teams to navigate challenges and pursue shared objectives more effectively.
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