SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test
Seattle, WA
Apply directly to creposa@syrinx.com

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. No Corp to Corp.

We are searching for a talented SDET with hands-on development of automated tests for an API-focused team  as we update and expand our award-winning adaptive learning technologies and products. 

As an SDET in our Seattle-area engineering team, you will collaborate with user experience and software development professionals to define test execution plans that ensure tactical automation coverage is provided for the work on a sprint-by-sprint basis.  Each sprint, you will write automation tests and create new test harnesses. As necessary, you will implement new automation tools and create automated test systems. Over the first three months, you will help define the test automation plan and test automation environment for your team while delivering upon sprint goals for the team. Three months and beyond, you’ll help ensure the foundation you establish with your team facilitates best practices and build a community of practice across multiple scrum teams.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Hands-on development of automated tests for an API-focused team
• Work with team members to ensure feature development work has proper acceptance criteria and is testing is executed successfully to ensure a quality product
• Team player with a team-first attitude
• Triage issues that come to the team in a timely an professional manner, using technical skills and organizational knowledge to ascertain impact and next steps
• Work closely with project and product managers to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget
• Work with other SDETs to spread knowledge and best practices across teams

 
Qualifications:

• 7+ years professional experience in test automation or software development
• Coding experience with automated testing frameworks, tools, and services
• Strong knowledge of HTTP, web fundamentals, and browsers
• Knowledge of QA methodology and experience applying it in Agile or Scrum environments
• A passion to deliver high quality software by breaking things
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills