Principal SDET

About the role

This role is for a Principal SDET – Software development Engineer in Test who leads the design, development, and delivery of automation test frameworks for our next generation software platform (computer vision, machine learning, sensor fusion, coaching workflows, reporting, alert management engines, high accuracy vehicle event analysis engines.) The successful candidate will provide technical automation leadership as part of the Software QA Team and is accountable for all aspects of the QA process.

Responsibilities

• Design, dev, docs, and maintenance of tools, test cases, and automation design for current and next gen software platforms
• Team with Product Management, SW Engineering, DevOps, and other technical teams in release planning and coordination
• Interpret functional requirements and designs to plan, develop, write, execute, and automate functional and data validation test plans
• Work with engineering and infrastructure teams on strategy and maintenance for required TDD/CI/CD development and Q/A environments
• Provide feedback and influence into the design process to help us build a testable platform, applications, and data models
• Drive effective technical execution and communication as a member of Agile scrum teams
• Document and communicate module and automation framework functions, interfaces, performance criteria, test cases, and results to diverse audiences
• Estimate effort, schedule, and develop tasks according to agreed scope and development milestones to meet overall project timelines
• Conduct defect management activities to include problem identification, issue research, analysis, and documentation
• Work closely with the development team for unit-test reviews, issue diagnosis, resolution, and closure
• Lead or assist in data analysis to determine data health and consistency, or root cause of issues
• Lead the technical vision of the product assigned to
• Train engineers on new tools, methodologies, and technologies
• Mentor engineers and help foster their personal and professional growth
• Identify areas of improvements and drive/implement solutions to drive efficiency and quality
• Identify technical solutions to problems and conduct POCs for new tools and applications

Requirements

BS in Computer science or related field or 8+ years of technical experience as an SDE/T or similar role.

8+ years of applied professional experience in Selenium, Java or DotNet, AI/ML, Mobile, API, DevOps.

Knowledge of and experience in full development lifecycle, including code standards/reviews, source control processes, building and testing.

Strong experience in developing and implementing End to End test strategies.

Prior work experience in and understanding of Agile.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively across all levels.

Ability to take a proactive, problem-solving/trouble-shooting approach to identifying and solving problems.