Principal Sdet

Company Description

Ivy is a global, cutting-edge software and support services provider, partnering with one of the world's biggest online gaming and entertainment groups. Founded in 2001, we've grown from a small tech company in Hyderabad to one creating innovative software solutions used by millions of consumers around the world, with billions of transactions taking place to head even some of the biggest technology giants. Focused on quality at scale, we deliver excellence to our customers day in and day out, with everyone working together to make what sometimes feels impossible, possible.

This means that not only do you get to work for a dynamic organization delivering pioneering technology, gaming and business solutions, you can also have an exciting and entertaining career. At Ivy, Bright Minds Shine Brighter.

**Job Description**:
As a Principal SDET you will take full responsibility for the testing lifecycle of complex projects, from test design and automation development to production monitoring. This role demands a strong technical background and a commitment to improving code quality and efficiency.

If you are passionate about quality assurance and want to make an impact, we would love to hear from you

**Main Duties**:

- **Testing Lifecycle Management**:Oversee the complete testing lifecycle for complex features, including automation and production monitoring.
- **Framework Enhancement**:Improve automation code structure and framework architecture for maintainability and execution speed.
- **Documentation**:Write, review, and co-author test design and plan documentation, ensuring robust records of test design evolution.
- **Technical Leadership**:Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new languages/frameworks and guide code review processes for test automation.
- **Collaboration**:Work closely with developers to enhance test coverage and address delivery issues, while fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- **Mentorship**:Mentor junior engineers, breaking down complex tasks and guiding their career development.
- **Representation**:Promote Ivy at external conferences, meetups, and through contributions to the Ivy Tech blog.

**Qualifications**:
**Key Skills**:

- **Test Strategy & Design**:Expertise in outlining testing approaches and analyzing feature impacts across software and hardware.
- **Test Automation Frameworks**:Advanced skills in creating components for executing tests and reporting results.
- **User Acceptance Testing (UAT)**:Proficient in conducting UAT to ensure client acceptance of software.
- **IT Risk Management & Troubleshooting**:Knowledge of policies and procedures to mitigate IT threats and resolve system issues.
- **Technical Proficiency**:Proficiency in Linux commands, database queries, and cross-browser testing tools (e.g., BrowserStack, LambdaTest).
- **Programming Languages**:Advanced level in at least one modern programming language (Java, JavaScript, C#, Python).
- **Project Management**:Experienced in leading large testing projects with multiple stakeholders, including project planning and oversight.
- **Software Architecture**:Understanding of software and hardware impacts and end-to-end data flow.
- **Agile Testing & IT Security Management**:Familiarity with agile testing practices and safeguarding digital assets against threats.

Additional Information

At Ivy, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Working for us you can expect to receive great benefits like:

- Safe home pickup and home drop (Hyderabad Office Only)
- Group Mediclaim policy
- Group Critical Illness policy
- Communication & Relocation allowance
- Annual Health check

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

At Ivy, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, across any protected characteristic, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.