Developer - Innovation & Digital Enablement Automation
FirstEnergyAkron, Ohio, United States • Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States • Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our IT Quality Assurance team in Akron, OH, United States. As a SDET, you will develop test scripts for internal and external web solutions using TypeScript and Playwright, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with the team to understand feature requirements and translate them into functional automated test scripts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science or another related field
- Experience/knowledge using Azure DevOps or similar platforms like Gitlab or Jira
- Experience working on projects in an Agile methodology and understand basic Scrum principles
- Basic experience in TypeScript programming for test automation using Playwright framework
- Demonstrated knowledge of testing processes, standards, and best practices
Benefits
- Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
- Company-sponsored pension plan
- 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
- Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
- Skills development training with tuition reimbursement
