Lead Software Development Test Engineer

Company: Hire Talent
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Sr. SDET) is a Senior Developer in Test responsible for design, development, and maintenance of automated test solutions.
• Proficient in Java as well as modern testing tools (e.g. Selenium, TestNG, Rest Assured, etc.), he/she should be able to write and support automated testing solutions for multi-tiered applications.
• Should possess excellent verbal, written, analytical and problem-solving skills, be able to interact with various stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate status.
• Successful execution of this role will combine fluency in test automation frameworks, attention to detail, analytical skills, and understanding of business processes and unwavering dedication to software quality. RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Use extensive Java and programming expertise to design and develop Automated Testing solutions with a balanced maintenance and sustainability strategy
  • Analyze various tools, perform feasibility analysis, and develop proof-of-concepts
  • Develop and enhance next generation Enterprise Test Engineering Automation solutions in a Continuous Integration environment
  • Be a key technical player in contributing to the architecture evolution of our software/data Test Automation Frameworks and related capabilities
  • Define, design, development, documentation and maintenance of tools and Automation Frameworks for current and next gen Software Platforms/Frameworks as part of an Agile team
  • Partner with different stake holders - Product Management, Application Development, DevOps and other technical teams in planning and coordination
  • Document and communicate Automation Framework functions, interfaces, performance criteria, test cases and results to diverse audiences
  • Provide guidance, training, and mentoring of Test Engineers and help with the Transition process of an Enterprise Quality Assurance department to Enterprise Test Engineering department.
  • Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk, advances appropriately. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Design and extend the framework's capabilities to support execution of automated tests against different testing environments
    • Extend the framework's capabilities by developing end-to-end automated test in Java, JS, Selenium to validate system functionality
    • Extend the framework's capabilities by developing automated component test to validate component behavior
    • Integrate automated test with CI/CD pipeline
    • Interact with application development and testing teams to understand business/technical requirements and system design.
    • Develop functional and technical expertise for the system supported
    • Contribute to overall automation framework design and enhancement
    • Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES FOR THIS LEVEL INCLUDE:
      • Accountability: Demonstrates reliability by taking necessary actions to continuously meet required deadlines and goals.
      • Global Collaboration: Applies global perspective when working within a team by being aware of own style and ensuring all relevant parties are involved in key team tasks and decisions.
      • Communication: Articulates information clearly and presents information effectively and confidently when working with others.
      • Influencing: Convinces others by making a strong case, bringing others along to their viewpoint; maintains strong, trusting relationships while at the same time is comfortable challenging ideas.
      • Innovation and Creativity: Thinks boldly and out of the box, generates new ideas and processes, and confidently pursues challenges as new avenues of opportunity. QUALIFICATIONS:
        • Degree in Computer Science or related discipline required.
        • Minimum 8-10 years of IT experience
        • Experience as Sr. Java Developer/SDET/Test Automation Engineer
        • 4-5 years in Java Development or Test Development building test automation frameworks and developing automation scripts in Selenium Webdriver using Java
        • Experience writing, debugging, optimizing, and scaling applications/ automated test scripts
        • Must have Hands-on experience in Development or Test Automation Framework implementations in Enterprise/Internet commercial software environments with a minimum 5+ years of Java Development/Programming experience.
        • Advanced Java Development skills, understanding of design patterns, data structures, and experience working in a layered architecture with significant experience applying those skills in test environments
        • Must have minimum 4+ years hands on experience in open-source tools such as Selenium, TestNG/Junit etc.
        • Experience or deep knowledge in Webservice tests and Automation
        • Ability to interpret technical designs and specifications and design automated solutions accordingly.
        • Experience in CI/CD technologies (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Maven etc.).
        • Experience selecting and configuring appropriate tools and frameworks to effectively drive automated testing.
        • Ability to programmatically test any software product and develop tests for your own code
        • Knowledge or experience of other languages/tools - AngularJS, Protractor, Jasmine, JavaScript, JMeter, UFT/QTP etc.
        • Knowledge or experience in automation of services/API software layers (e.g. UI, services, APIs, etc.)
        • Knowledge or experience in AWS Cloud
        • Ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions when tools don't work
        • Ability to partner with teams and works hands-on to provide support.
        • Good understanding of the role of automation in various SDLCs (e.g. agile, scrum, waterfall) and mentor, train and coach resources.
        • Experienced in mentoring more junior Automation engineers and providing guidance as needed.
        • Ability to work on multiple work streams concurrently in a fast-paced environment with extreme multi-tasking and context switching.
        • Demonstrates advanced analytical skills and debugging and root cause analysis skills.
        • Demonstrates proficiency in program and quality management, issue management, and communication.
        • Self-motivated, methodical problem solver, who is detail and quality oriented
        • Self-starter / demonstrated ability to initiate and drive continuous improvement
        • Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
          
          MUST HAVE:
          
          5+ years of Java Development/Programming experience
          
          Test Development building test automation frameworks and developing automation scripts in Selenium Webdriver using Java
          
          4+ years hands on experience in open-source tools such as Selenium, TestNG/Junit etc
          
          CI/CD technologies (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Maven etc.)
          
          Knowledge or experience of other languages/tools - AngularJS, Protractor, Jasmine, JavaScript, JMeter, UFT/QTP etc.
          
          Knowledge or experience in AWS Cloud

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