Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. 

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Enterprise Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions that support critical National General's applications and APIs.
You will work closely with software engineers, product teams, and quality engineering professionals to help deliver reliable software through effective test automation and validation. The ideal candidate has experience developing automated tests for web applications and APIs, enjoys solving technical problems, and is passionate about improving software quality through automation.
The internal job title for this role is Software Engineer Consultant II.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for enterprise applications and APIs.

• Create automation solutions using Selenium and C# within the organization’s in-house Test Runner platform and web automation framework.

• Validate the functionality, reliability, and quality of web applications and services.

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product teams, and quality engineering partners to understand requirements and define test coverage.

• Design and implement automated test cases for new features, enhancements, regression testing, and defect fixes.

• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.

• Analyze automated test results and troubleshoot test failures.

• Support continuous integration and continuous testing practices.

• Participate in code reviews, sprint activities, and release testing efforts.

• Contribute to improvements in test automation standards, processes, and best practices.

Essential Qualifications

• 2 years or more of experience in software testing, quality engineering, software development, or test automation. (Or Equivalent)

• Experience developing automated tests using Selenium and C#; experience with Playwright, NUnit, xUnit, MS Test, or similar test automation tools is a plus. (Or Equivalent)

• Experience with C# or another object-oriented programming language.

• Experience testing web-based applications.

• Experience creating and executing manual and automated test cases.

• Understanding of API testing concepts and tools.

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile delivery practices.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience testing REST APIs and web services.

• Experience with automated regression testing and test automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.

• Experience working in an enterprise application environment.

• Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools.

• Understanding of SQL and database testing concepts.

• Experience supporting multiple applications or development teams.

What You’ll Work On

This role supports test automation for National General’s enterprise applications, including Standard, Preferred, Viper, and Direct-to-Consumer APIs. The primary focus is developing and maintaining automated tests through the organization’s in-house Test Runner platform and Selenium-based C# web automation framework. This role will support application testing and will not develop or maintain the Test Runner platform itself.

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Experience

• 2 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties

 

Skills

Agile Methodology, Automated Testing, Automation, Automation Frameworks, C Sharp (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Software Development, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Automation Framework, Test Automation Tools

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 70,100.00 - 121,475.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.