Software Development Engineer in Test SDET

PURPOSE :
The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will ensure that the developed software meets requirements. He or she will be responsible for performing QA / UAT developing test plans and test scripts and supporting test efforts and coaching other SDETs on the team.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES : < / p>

Work closely with product design and development team members to understand business requirements and to communicate problem impacts / risks
Create and execute test plans and scripts that accurately and reliably assess application quality.
Analyze test results to discover and report defects following best practices as defined by the team.
Develop maintain and enhance automation tests and framework libraries to verify the functionality and reliability of our software (Java Groovy Kotlin)
Conduct regular code reviews to ensure that objectoriented design best practices are followed at all times. Automation code should be easy to extend and support
Be knowledgeable in the features for which the team is responsible; in collaboration with peers develop quality assurance measures and testing standards.
Communicate test progress test results and quality of application changes
Set standards in and coach other QAs in test environment and data setup and management
Apply a thorough understanding of relevant technology to deliver robust test suites. (web technologies REST APIs web services physical devices Java XML JS CSS and HTML)
Create and maintain CI / CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins Azure etc.)
Use creativity and initiative to improve product test reliability coverage and accuracy.
Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt core values.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and / or assigned as necessary

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :
5 years direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and / or major application product release
Experience working collaboratively with peers and coaching more junior team members
Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage.
Proficiency in documenting defects with high level of detail and accuracy following standards as defined by the team.
Excellent written and oral communication active listening and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in version control systems like Git and Subversion
Proficiency in Java XML JS CSS and HTML
Proficiency in testing APIs / services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI Postman or equivalent tools
Proficiency in cross browser cross platform web and mobile testing with SauceLabs or equivalent tools
Deep expertise in Java and / or Groovy test automation frameworks Selenium / Appium
Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools)
Direct handson experience with ad hoc query programs automated testing tools and reporting software
Proficiency in the preparation / maintenance of test data and test scripts.
Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.
Direct handson experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins

PREFERRED SKILLS :
Thorough understanding of Agile / Scrum development process.
Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests< / p>