Sr. SDET Consultant

Mavensoft Technologies.•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role requires a Sr. SDET Consultant with strong foundational knowledge of manual testing principles, including test case design, types of testing (functional, regression, API, performance), and defect management. The consultant will be responsible for writing, running, and maintaining automated test scripts using various tools and languages. Proficiency in using developer tools, reading error logs, and tracing issues is essential. The role involves translating business requirements into test cases, identifying quality risks, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. A deep understanding of core testing principles, test automation frameworks, and integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines is crucial. The ability to adapt to new challenges, debug complex issues, and perform both scripted and exploratory testing is key. Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within teams are critical for success in this role.

Requirements

Strong foundational knowledge of manual testing principles, including test case design, types of testing (functional, regression, API, performance), and defect management.
Technical skill to write, run, and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright, TypeScript, Java, k6, MCP, AI-assisted testing, and others).
Proficiency in using developer tools, reading error logs, and tracing the source of an issue to provide detailed information to developers (Google DevTools, application logs, HTTP requests/responses, stack traces, heap dumps, etc.).
Proficiency in translating high-level business and functional requirements into detailed, efficient, and comprehensive test cases.
Knowledge of industry-wide quality assurance measures, testing standards, and current best practices.
Knowledge of identifying potential quality risks, assessing their impact and likelihood, and formulating effective mitigation strategies.
The ability to be proactive in identifying potential issues early in the development lifecycle rather than reactively finding them later.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with software engineers, system personnel, and management.
Extensive knowledge of various test automation tools and framework architectures (data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid, BDD).
The technical skill to design, implement, and improve custom, enterprise-wide, and reusable automation frameworks.
The ability to adapt to new challenges, pivot strategies when data suggests a different path, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks is key to long-term success.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
The practical skill of integrating automated tests with various systems like version control, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools.
Competency with test management tools (Zephyr Scale, GitLab, etc.) for logging bugs and tracking test progress.
Knowledge of various database systems, including relational databases and NoSQL databases.
Experience with specialized test data management and data governance platforms.
The ability to analyze test requirements and profile existing production data.
A deep understanding of core testing principles is paramount, including test case design techniques (boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning), defect lifecycles, and how testing integrates into various methodologies.
The technical skill to design realistic performance test scenarios, which involves scripting user journeys, parameterizing data, and creating load models.
The ability to systematically break down complex processes, identify bottlenecks, waste, and variation, and then develop innovative, data-driven solutions is a core skill.
The ability to execute predefined test cases and also perform unscripted exploratory testing.
Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages.
Meticulous attention to detail is critical.
The ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Write, run, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright, TypeScript, Java, k6, MCP, AI-assisted testing, and others.
Utilize developer tools, read error logs, and trace issues to provide detailed information to developers (Google DevTools, application logs, HTTP requests/responses, stack traces, heap dumps, etc.).
Translate high-level business and functional requirements into detailed, efficient, and comprehensive test cases.
Identify potential quality risks, assess their impact and likelihood, and formulate effective mitigation strategies.
Proactively identify potential issues early in the development lifecycle.
Collaborate effectively with software engineers, system personnel, and management.
Design, implement, and improve custom, enterprise-wide, and reusable automation frameworks.
Adapt to new challenges, pivot strategies when data suggests a different path, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks.
Debug and solve complex problems.
Integrate automated tests with systems like version control, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools.
Utilize test management tools (Zephyr Scale, GitLab, etc.) for logging bugs and tracking test progress.
Analyze test requirements and profile existing production data.
Design realistic performance test scenarios, including scripting user journeys, parameterizing data, and creating load models.
Systematically break down complex processes, identify bottlenecks, waste, and variation, and develop innovative, data-driven solutions.
Execute predefined test cases and perform unscripted exploratory testing.
Attend meetings and training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.