Software Development Engineer in Test

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Software Development Engineer in Test

Allegion is looking for a passionate Software Development Engineer in Test to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management.  You’ll work on solutions that will enable seamless access and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement test frameworks to support automation testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for web application using tools such as Cypress to improve quality, efficiency, and enable faster delivery of high-quality software.
• Create comprehensive automated tests for APIs using tools like Postman or custome frameworks and verify API functionality, performance and security using automated tests.
• Develop and execute manual tests against our applications that communicate with our hardware products.
• Translate functional requirements and acceptance criteria into detailed verification test plan and test scripts ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Help implement and define strategies for automated functional testing, including integration into the CI/CD pipeline using tools like Fastlane and GitLab CI.
• Collaborate with Product and Development throughout the SDLC.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Manual Testing Skills:
  • Proficiency in writing and executing detailed test cases and test plans.
• Automation Testing:
  • Ability to write and maintain automated test scripts using programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Knowledge of integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkin or GitLab CI.
• API Testing:
  • Proficiency in using tools like Postman or Charles Proxy for testing APIs.
  • Understanding of RESTful services and ability to validate API responses.
• Version Control and Collaboration:
  • Experience with version control systems like Git.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively using tools like Jira, Confluence, GitLab or Trello.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices for automated build and deployment processes.
• Have exposure to Azure DevOps tool or other test management tool , such as TestRail, for maintaining test cases, updating the test results and sending the test updates to leads/Manager on timely basis.
• Are passionate about testing software and are constantly striving to make software testing more consistent, efficient and reliable.

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

What You’ll Get from Us:

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  

Unlimited Paid Time Off

A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 

Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses

Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses

Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement