Development Engineer in Test (SDET) I/II

Zions Bancorporation's Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients, and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform the workforce of the future, today.

We are seeking a Salesforce Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our growing Quality Engineering organization. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, security, and compliance of Salesforce applications supporting core banking operations. You will work across Financial Services Cloud (FSC), Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and nCino platforms while leveraging Copado Robotic Testing (CRT), Apex testing frameworks, Lightning Web Component (LWC) testing, API testing, and CI/CD quality gates through Copado Pipelines. You will partner closely with developers, product teams, architects, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality software solutions that support mission-critical banking experiences.

The Salesforce SDET will\:

• Design and implement automated test suites using Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) to validate Salesforce user experiences and business processes.
• Develop and maintain Apex unit tests, integration tests, LWC Jest tests, and Flow validation tests.
• Create test cases based on user stories, business requirements, and BDD acceptance criteria developed through Three Amigos collaboration.
• Validate Salesforce security controls including profiles, permission sets, field-level security (FLS), CRUD access, and sharing models.
• Execute API and integration testing for internal and external systems supporting banking operations.
• Partner with Development, Product, QA, Compliance, and Architecture teams to ensure quality is built into every phase of the software delivery lifecycle.
• Maintain traceability between user stories, automated tests, execution results, and defects throughout the delivery pipeline.
• Configure and support quality gates within Copado deployment pipelines to ensure release readiness and platform stability.
• Analyze automated test results, troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on test automation frameworks, test data management, and quality engineering practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-4 years of software testing, automation engineering, or Salesforce platform experience.
• Working knowledge of Apex, SOQL/SOSL, and JavaScript.
• Experience writing automated tests using one or more of the following\: Copado CRT, Provar, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Apex testing frameworks, LWC Jest, Postman, or comparable UI, API, Salesforce, and enterprise automation platforms.
• Familiarity with Git-based development workflows and CI/CD practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate defects and identify root causes.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborate across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce platform fundamentals including objects, record types, page layouts, Flows, and security models.
• Experience with Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) and Copado Pipelines.
• Salesforce Platform Developer I, Administrator, or related Salesforce certification.
• Familiarity with banking, compliance, or regulated-industry technology environments.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Passion for quality engineering and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity for emerging Salesforce and automation technologies.
• Ability to balance quality, speed, and business value in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to grow technical expertise in Salesforce, Copado, and enterprise test automation.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is currently not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa).

Location

This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale, Utah.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting day one
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 paid federal holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees

Apply now if you are passionate about automation, quality engineering, and building reliable Salesforce solutions that make a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues.