Principal, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET)

About the Team

Define and implement best practices for testing, architecting robust automation frameworks, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through our CI/CD pipeline.

Lead and mentor other SDETs on the team, providing guidance on test strategies, automation techniques, and problem-solving.

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.

About You

• Basic Qualifications:
  • 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);
  • and 2 years (24 months) of experience in Log Monitoring (Grafana, Solas - ELK, Splunk).
• Other Qualifications:
  • 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);
  • and 5 years (60 months) of experience in Log Monitoring (Grafana, Solas - ELK, Splunk).

Pay

Salary Range: $189,300 - $283,900

Benefits

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Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Flexible Work

Our Approach to Flexible Work
Workday uses a hybrid Flex Work Model. Most roles require at least 50% in-person time each quarter in a Workday office or with customers, prospects, or partners, with specific expectations varying by role, team, country, and business needs.

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Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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