What does an SDET do?

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to help pioneer the creation of large-scale automation solutions. Primary responsibilities include developing tools, updating frameworks, executing and maintaining automation scripts, working with QA Leads to support projects, and interfacing with development teams. Hands-on experience with Content Management, Digital asset management systems, and scalable, dynamic rendering engines is a great plus. You will collaborate with a group of hard-working engineers to deliver test automation solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation projects including, initial concept, design requirements, system architecture, and test plans
• Work closely with the development team on the design and implementation of new features and libraries for automation frameworks
• Developing test automation for web and mobile applications (iOS and Android)
• Build test automation infrastructure and test libraries to automate testing end-to-end from deployment, test execution, and reporting test results
• Identify, design, and implement improvements to the current architecture. This may include internal process improvements, automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, reducing cost, re-designing infrastructure for greater reliability, etc.
• Build self-service tools, APIs, and scripts for continuous end-to-end test automation which will be used across multiple teams
• Drive increased test automation coverage and reporting in all areas.
• Collaborate with the teams to identify efficiencies and process improvements at all levels and automate routine tasks
• Maintaining the current automation framework and automated test case repositories.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Quality Assurance principles and methodologies
• 5+ years of hands-on software development using JavaScript, Node.js, Mocha, Jest, Selenium Web Driver, and related technologies
• Proven track record of building automation frameworks for different levels of testing: unit, integration, end-to-end
• Advanced understanding of modern front-end frameworks such as Vue.js, React, Angular
• Strong understanding of CMS, Databases, Web Services, XML, HTML, CSS, and DOMelements
• Experience building automation for dynamic data-driven applications
• Experience with GitLab and continuous integration build systems such as Jenkins
• Ability to analyze complex enterprise systems and multi-tier applications
• Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems
• Showing creativity and initiative to improve product test coverage and effectiveness
• Good attitude towards collaboration and problem-solving
• Knowledge of industry-standard test automation tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience