Staff SDET

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Staff Quality Assurance Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on automation frameworks using Python for both Frontend and Backend testing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of actively contributing to automation efforts, mentoring teams, defining best practices, implementing efficient processes and tools, and increasing automation coverage. The candidate should also have extensive experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with Selenium and pytest is required; Playwright exposure is appreciated.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated testing frameworks for both Frontend and Backend systems using Python. Actively participate in automation efforts, ensuring high-quality test coverage and reducing manual testing efforts. Mentor and coach team members on automation best practices, coding standards, and testing methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement QA processes, standards, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Champion the adoption of CI/CD practices to streamline the deployment pipeline and ensure rapid delivery of high-quality software. Drive the adoption and integration of testing tools and technologies within the organization. Provide leadership and guidance to the QA team, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. Facilitate regular team meetings, goal-setting sessions, and training sessions to enhance team skills and capabilities. Work closely with development teams to identify areas for automation and develop comprehensive test plans. Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues in a timely manner. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in Quality Assurance and test automation. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking and providing feedback, sharing knowledge, and participating in process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum of 12 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on automation testing. Strong proficiency in Python programming language and experience developing automation frameworks from scratch. Extensive experience with both Frontend and Backend testing methodologies and tools, including Selenium & Playwright. Knowledge of test infrastructure setup and maintenance, including virtual environments and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker). Experience in scoping and managing vendors for QA-related projects, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation. Proven experience in mentoring and leading teams, setting best practices, and driving process improvements. Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools like Jenkins, Buildkite, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Experience in Docker, Kubernates is a plus. Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.

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