Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

01/31/2025

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Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will play a key role in ensuring that software meets both functional and business requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for developing test plans and scripts, performing QA/UAT, supporting test efforts, and mentoring junior SDETs. You will work closely with product, design, and development teams to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring software quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product, design, and development teams to understand business requirements and communicate risks and impacts.
• Develop and execute test plans and scripts to assess application quality and functionality.
• Analyze test results to identify defects, following best practices defined by the team.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks (Java, Groovy, Kotlin).
• Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring object-oriented design best practices are followed and automation code remains extendable and maintainable.
• Develop and implement quality assurance measures and testing standards in collaboration with peers.
• Communicate test progress, results, and quality assessments of application changes.
• Mentor and coach other QAs on test environment and data setup and management best practices.
• Apply technical expertise to deliver robust test suites for various technologies (web technologies, REST APIs, web services, physical devices, Java, XML, JS, CSS, HTML).
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing using tools like Jenkins and Azure.
• Utilize creativity and initiative to improve the reliability, coverage, and accuracy of product testing.
• Demonstrate commitment to Hyatt’s core values.
• Perform additional duties as required, as the position may evolve over time.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct experience as an SDET for major application integrations or product releases.
• Experience working collaboratively with peers and mentoring junior team members.
• Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant test plans and scripts.
• Strong ability to document defects accurately and in detail, adhering to team standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong active listening and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git and Subversion.
• Experience in Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML.
• Proficiency in testing APIs and services (REST and SOAP) using tools like SoapUI, Postman, or equivalent.
• Expertise in Java, Groovy, Selenium, Appium, and test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in using system logs and troubleshooting potential defects with tools like Splunk.
• Hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software.
• Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.
• Direct experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of the Agile/Scrum development process.
• Experience writing JUnit or TestNG tests.
• Demonstrated skills in mentoring and coaching team members.

Certifications (if any):

Relevant certifications in test automation, Java, or Agile/Scrum methodologies are a plus.

Education:

BS in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical education and work experience.

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