Lead Software Test Engineer (SDET)
Atlanta, GA 30344 United States
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
The Lead Software Test Engineer, AKA Testing lead, is responsible for ensuring consistent quality, automation, the goal of achieving 100% test coverage, and leading testing efforts for multiple teams within the release train.
Responsibilities:
- Lead testing activities in all project phases from specification to release for critical safety applications.
- Collaboration with other release train tests leads to ensuring E2E testing needs.
- Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans for .NET and mobile applications, ensuring all aspects of functionality, performance, and security are covered.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of test engineers, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
- Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for .NET and mobile applications, using industry-standard testing tools and best practices.
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand and define product requirements, and ensure test coverage and test case accuracy.
- Perform root cause analysis and identify areas for improvement in the software development lifecycle, recommending solutions to enhance the overall quality of the product.
- Track and report testing progress, metrics, and results to stakeholders and senior management, ensuring transparency and visibility into the testing process.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software testing methodologies, tools, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our testing processes and practices.
- Plan test efforts and develop test strategies for test automation (95%) and manual testing (5%)
- Work with businesses to develop UAT test plans.
- Define test plans, test scenarios, and manual test scripts, and utilize testing tools for functional and regression testing.
- Supervise the release backlog's planning, estimation, and prioritization in close cooperation with the product owner and project manager.
- Report progress to the project management team, and raise and handle concerns regarding timeline, milestones, and quality issues.
- Support the team in planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective activities.
- In testing, you will be familiar with system and software integration and commissioning (SW Unit / Module testing, SW Integration, SW/HW integration).
- Contribute to formal reviews of software requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with the company's formal quality system.
Qualifications:
- Must be located in Atlanta, Georgia
- BS/BA degree in a related discipline with 6 years of work experience in a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in writing test plans and test cases
- Demonstrated expertise in test strategy development, test planning, and test case design.
- Strong experience with manual and automated testing tools, such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, or similar tools.
- Proficient in mobile testing on both iOS and Android platforms.
- Strong knowledge of .NET framework, C#, and associated technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Ability to lead and partner with Managed Service Onshore and Offshore QA resources (resource planning, escalation, test plan/case review)
- Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment
- Ability to adjust to rapid changes in deadlines and priorities
- Ability to manage multiple high priority projects
- Openness to receiving and applying feedback
Desirable:
- ISTQB or similar testing certification.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and tools, such as Jenkins or AWS/Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of performance, security, and accessibility testing methodologies.
- Experience in working with tools like NewRelic, Splunk.
- Experience working with docker.
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