Software Development Engineer In Test (sdet)

Job Description

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division delivers mission-critical on-premises and hybrid solutions that power a majority of the world's enterprise transactions. Our platforms support highly reliable, large-scale systems used by global organizations every day.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated QA / Automation Engineer to join our Workload Automation team, supporting the JCLCheck product.

JCLCheck is a leading validation and analysis solution for IBM z/OS environments that helps detect JCL errors before execution. By enabling early validation and integrating into DevOps pipelines, it reduces batch failures, improves reliability, and accelerates delivery cycles for enterprise workloads.

JCLCheck is evolving to support modern mainframe DevOps practices through deeper CI/CD integration, enhanced APIs, and improved developer experience. The product is also investing in intelligent analysis, expanded automation capabilities, and tighter integration with the broader Workload Automation ecosystem to enable more proactive, shift-left validation and faster feedback loops.

This role focuses on building and enhancing automation frameworks, ensuring high product quality, and driving continuous improvement in testing practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong automation expertise who has experience in mainframe environments or is eager to learn and grow in this space.

What You'll Do

Quality Assurance & Automation

• Design, develop, and enhance automation frameworks for the JCL Check product
• Build programs, utilities, scripts, and CI/CD pipelines to support:
• Integration, System, Performance, Security, and Compatibility testing
• Define and implement automated test coverage strategies and metrics
• Maintain and optimize regression test suites for stability and effectiveness
• Analyze test results, reduce false positives, and improve test reliability
• Execute targeted manual and exploratory testing for critical and high-risk areas
• Prepare complex test data and ensure alignment with comprehensive test matrices
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks within testing processes and tools

How You'll Work

• Participate actively in Agile and DevOps workflows
• Contribute to test planning, estimation, and risk assessment
• Help define and evolve test frameworks, tools, and best practices
• Support continuous testing and CI/CD pipeline improvements
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and product teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's: 8+ years; Master's: 6+ years; PhD: 3+ years Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in QA and test automation
• Mainframe (z/OS) experience
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or PyTest
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or similar)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mainframe technologies (z/OS)
• Programming experience in HLASM, REXX, or Metal C, Ansible
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI)
• Experience with performance, load, and scalability testing for enterprise systems
• Knowledge of BDD, TDD, and modern QA practices
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, SAFe)

Additional Information

• Location: Plano, TX
• Business travel: No (or minimal) business travel is expected for this position.
• Typical experience: 8+ years in QA, automation, or related fields

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Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $172,800.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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