Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test US - Remote Elite is the trusted automation platform for law firm operations across most of the world’s largest and most successful law firms. Elite has guided firms through every technology shift and today delivers the only cloud-native SaaS platform that unifies financial, invoice, time, and data management into a single system of action. With embedded AI, predictive analytics, and integrated payments, Elite’s products enable firms to shorten billing cycles, reduce write-offs, and unlock firm‑wide insights, making financial operations the foundation for law firm innovation and growth. Learn more at elite.com. Position Overview The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test is a technical leader responsible for designing scalable systems, driving engineering excellence, and delivering high-impact quality solutions. This role focuses on cross‑team influence, system-wide thinking, and elevating engineering standards. Work Arrangement Remote This role requires the individual to be based in Flexible across U.S. time zones. Responsibilities Contribute to system and component‑level test architecture design, collaborating with engineers and architects to evaluate options and make sound technical decisions. Own end‑to‑end technical execution of key quality initiatives, from design through delivery, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies. Lead cross‑team initiatives and influence platform‑level decisions. Uphold high engineering standards by actively participating in code reviews and applying best practices in CI/CD, testing, observability, and DevOps. Define performance benchmarks, SLOs, and acceptance thresholds in collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders; drive resolution of performance regressions through root cause analysis and actionable recommendations. Partner closely with Product, UX, QA, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver solutions that meet both functional and non‑functional requirements. Lead complex incident response and technical root cause analysis, including on‑call participation. Mentor and support engineers, fostering strong engineering judgment, collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning. Remain deeply hands‑on, contributing high‑quality, production‑ready code to critical components and complex problem areas. Balance short‑term delivery with long‑term technical health. Troubleshoot and resolve / investigate complex production issues and test failures, applying strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills to root cause analysis. Support alignment between product priorities and technical execution, contributing to predictable, high quality delivery. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 9–12 years of professional software development experience. Expert‑level knowledge of software architecture and system design. Expert‑level proficiency in test automation using the Microsoft stack, including C# / .NET Core; experience with Angular, React or Node.js applications from a testability and end‑to‑end validation perspective. Proven experience writing test automation at every level to confirm application functionality and performance goals are met. Strong database experience with understanding of SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB, including performance tuning and scalability. Extensive experience architecting and scaling test automation frameworks, applying TDD/BDD methodologies, and establishing quality‑driven development practices across engineering teams. Expert‑level proficiency across the full automation spectrum — unit, integration, end‑to‑end, performance, and contract testing — with a track record of enforcing testing best practices and elevating quality standards for full stack applications. Proven ability to lead comprehensive performance and load testing initiatives, defining SLOs and benchmarks, and driving resolution of regressions across the stack. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence skills. Ability to drive change across complex technical environments. Ability to travel up 10% as business needs require. Role requires the following physical capacity: Sedentary — primarily desk/computer work. Must be legally authorized to work in United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position. Competitive Compensation Package ($155,700‑173,000 base salary + variable component). Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision). Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution. Professional Development Opportunities. Time Off. Wellness Initiatives. Employee Assistance Program. Calm, free premium subscription. Employee Discount Program. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position. As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug‑free workplace. We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elite Technology