Lead SDET

Job Title: Lead SDET

Location: Chicago IL
Duration: Long term

Role Summary

We are looking for a Sr Lead, SW Quality Eng who is self-motivated, creative and

proactive, to work successfully in a fast-paced environment including multiple

platforms and architectures, diverse technologies. The individual will work closely

with various stakeholders throughout the SDLC, defining, building and executing

automated test iterations, tracking & reporting test results, troubleshooting and

coordinating the bug fixes. The individual should have a strong understanding of

agile processes and the related QA lifecycle and automation methodology.

Job Description AND Principal Responsibilities

·        Thought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test

automation

·        Advance product quality via testing innovations and process

improvement

·        Collaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable

applications

·        Technical roadmaps &plans for implementing enterprise/program test

strategies

·        Design & manage technical proof-of-concept and feasibility studies

·        Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely

management escalation

·        Utilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issues

·        Influence and communicate effectively with both technical & non[1]technical audiences

·        Analysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test

automation suites

·        Master enterprise/program high-level business workflows

·        Mentor junior SETs to improve technical ability and effectiveness

·        Promote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipeline

·        Develop & extend test automation frameworks for Ul, Micro services &

API

·        Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best

practices

·        Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics

·        Ensure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback

to the team

·        Seek stakeholder feedback via test automation demos

·        Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets,

standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries  for continuous improvement

·        Ensure that design for automated tests includes:

·        Modularization for code reusability

·        Parameterization for data driven capability

·        Robustness

·        Scalability & flexibility

·        Optimized number of maintenance points

·        Organization of modules and data for ease of maintenance

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

·        BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Techndiogy

·        7-8 years of software development experience

·        3-4 years of experience design/implementing test automation

·        Experience in multi-tiered, complex system design & architecture

·        Required Skills:

·        Excellent knowledge of SLC and Agile development practices

·        Expert in Java, Selenium, BDD (Cucumber/JBehave), TestNG, Eclipse/ Intelli

·        Proficient in SQL, NoSQL, Unix/Linux, Windows, Web Services,  Mainframe

·        Experience with Devops/CICD toolset - Bamboo/Jenkins/Concourse,  Maven, Git,BitBucket

·        Exposure to RESTful APls and Cloud Platforms

·        Experience with Mobile Testing platforms (Perfecto/Appium)

·        Experience with Cross Browser testing

·        Expert in QA process, techniques & methodologies

·        Forecasting, estimation & ROl analysis

·        Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

·        Both attention to detail & ability to rise above details to see broader implications & recommend strategic solutions

·        Self-starter; Positive & adaptable; Multi-task in a continually changing environment

·        Ability to work independently and with a team

·        Proven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partners

Preferred/ Recommended Skills:

·        Familiarity with Banking/Financial domain & Mobil application testing

·        Release management

·        IBM MQ Series, Solace

·        Dockerization/Containerization

·        Performance testing