Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Bluehost, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge, large-scale web and mobile applications. You will be instrumental in architecting, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks, driving the adoption of automation across our microservices and micro-frontends, and collaborating closely with development teams to deliver high-quality software products.
• • Your responsibilities will encompass the entire testing lifecycle, from designing and executing comprehensive test cases to identifying and meticulously tracking defects. You will be a champion for quality, working to establish benchmarks and metrics that guide our continuous improvement efforts.
• • A key aspect of this role involves the design and implementation of sophisticated test automation frameworks. You will leverage modern technologies such as Selenium, Appium, Robot Framework, WebDriverIO, and JMeter, or similar tools, to build efficient and scalable testing solutions. This includes integrating these frameworks with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bamboo or Jenkins, ensuring seamless and automated testing throughout the development process.
• • You will actively monitor build processes, manage product deployments with efficiency, and contribute to the overall stability and performance of our platforms. Your expertise will be crucial in analyzing test results, identifying trends, and proactively addressing areas that require enhancement.
• • Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other QA professionals, to foster a shared commitment to quality. Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback will be essential to improving code quality and testability across the engineering organization.
• • You will be encouraged to research and evaluate emerging testing tools and methodologies, staying at the forefront of industry best practices to continuously enhance our testing efficiency and effectiveness. This includes exploring new approaches to white-box testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• • As a Senior SDET, you will also serve as a mentor and guide to other SDETs on the team, sharing your knowledge, experience, and best practices to foster their professional growth and elevate the team's overall capabilities.
• • The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of product architectures, particularly those based on microservices and micro-frontends, and will be adept at translating complex business problems into effective technical testing solutions.
• • You will be expected to have strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, and/or JavaScript, coupled with a solid grasp of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP is also highly valued.
• • Your role will involve working with large datasets and high-performance computing environments, and potentially contributing to the deployment of machine learning models into production, requiring a broad understanding of data analysis and machine learning techniques.
• • Ultimately, you will be a critical contributor to Bluehost's mission of empowering small businesses to succeed online by ensuring the delivery of robust, reliable, and high-performing digital products. Your curiosity, analytical prowess, and problem-solving skills will be key to discovering and resolving complex issues, ensuring our users have a seamless and positive experience.