Associate Developer in Test - Accounting and Data Governance, IS Operational Experience

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

The IS Operational Experience, Accounting & Data Governance Services group is responsible for developing core business applications that enable our world-wide network to efficiently manage and transport freight via collaborative internal and customer facing systems.

As a Developer in Test, you will be responsible for maintaining our automated testing suite for governed reference data required to support our applications and systems.  You will drive the automated tests and care for the binding/glue code, shaping the direction and quality of our tests, required for Accounting and Data Governance, aligning with core business objectives.

As a member of the development team, you will design, develop, and maintain complex automation and custom test frameworks. You will participate in the design and development of systems with an eye towards assuring quality and testability. You will fully understand and support the role of the development team, by providing automation test strategies and tools for our technologies and systems. Additionally, you will aid the development team as needed.

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

• Downtown Seattle
• Federal Way
• Lynnwood
• Bellevue (Factoria)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ year experience with Object-oriented programming
• 1+ year experience in a technical Quality Assurance role
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Proficiency with the system development lifecycle, including agile techniques and other methodologies
• Adept at scripting in one or more languages
• Developing proficiency at working with databases, web application frameworks and common line interfaces
• Demonstrated ability with Object-oriented design and coding skills (Java)
• Displayed ability to design and develop test automation frameworks from scratch
• Effective at navigating ambiguity
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Ability to recognize and mitigate risks
• Focus on Customer Centricity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent job-related experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in driving technical and process improvements
• Working knowledge of Java application development and Windows/UNIX/Linux systems
• Working knowledge of common industry testing tools (Selenium/Webdriver, IntelliJ, Cucumber, Jmeter, SoapUI)
• Understanding of the transportation/global logistics industry

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary:  $80,000 to $110,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 
• Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.