Principal, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET)

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. In this role, you will define and implement best practices for testing, architect robust automation frameworks, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software through our CI/CD pipeline. You will also lead and mentor other SDETs on the team, providing guidance on test strategies, automation techniques, and problem-solving. This position may allow for partial telecommuting.

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus two (2) years experience in the job offered or related occupation.
2 years (24 months) of experience in Software testing and automation
2 years (24 months) of experience in Test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD)
2 years (24 months) of experience in CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests within them including Jenkins, Bamboo, Selenium
2 years (24 months) of experience in Languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
2 years (24 months) of experience in Cloud technologies (AWS or GCP)
2 years (24 months) of experience in Log Monitoring (Grafana, Solas - ELK, Splunk)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus five (5) years experience in the job offered or related occupation.
5 years (60 months) of experience in Software testing and automation
5 years (60 months) of experience in Test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD)
5 years (60 months) of experience in CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests within them including Jenkins, Bamboo, Selenium
5 years (60 months) of experience in Languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
5 years (60 months) of experience in Cloud technologies (AWS or GCP)
5 years (60 months) of experience in Log Monitoring (Grafana, Solas - ELK, Splunk)

Responsibilities

Define and establish best practices for software testing, including test planning, test case design, execution, and reporting across various testing levels (unit, integration, system, etc.).
Architect, design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable test automation frameworks and infrastructure for integration and end-to-end testing.
Ensure the seamless integration of automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline, contributing to a robust and efficient software delivery process.
Drive a culture of quality throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.
Lead and mentor other SDETs on the team, providing guidance on test strategies, automation techniques, and problem-solving.