Software Development Engineer in Test
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for digital skills continues to rise, companies like Sporty Group are seeking experts who can bridge the gap between development and testing. With the global job market shifting towards remote work, the need for skilled Software Development Engineers in Test has grown significantly. In fact, the demand for professionals with expertise in automation and testing has seen a substantial increase. Sporty Group stands out for its commitment to sustainability and flexible working hours. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their experience with testing frameworks and their ability to drive quality practices across teams.
Job Description
About the Role
The Software Development Engineer in Test role at Sporty Group is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's engineering organization. As a senior member of the team, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving software quality through automation, testing platforms, quality standards, and engineering enablement. This is not a feature-testing role, but rather a chance to build scalable quality solutions and help teams own quality.Day-to-day, the role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize quality issues, developing and maintaining test automation frameworks, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong coding background, experience with testing frameworks, and excellent communication skills.
What You Will Do
- Build and maintain test automation frameworks to ensure high-quality software releases
- Develop reusable testing tools and libraries to reduce testing time and increase efficiency
- Improve test reliability and reduce flaky tests to ensure consistent results
- Manage test data and testing infrastructure to support the growth of the company
- Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing process
- Implement release quality gates to ensure high-quality software releases
- Improve deployment confidence and testing efficiency to reduce time-to-market
- Define testing strategies and best practices to drive quality across the organization
- Support teams with complex testing challenges to ensure they have the necessary resources and expertise
- Review solutions from a quality and reliability perspective to ensure they meet the company's standards
- Coach engineers on testing and quality ownership to drive a culture of quality
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of testing experience in a similar role
- Strong coding skills in Python or another programming language
- Experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar testing frameworks
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as AWS, Jenkins, and K8S
- Understanding of software architecture and distributed systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
- Experience with testing and quality metrics to drive data-driven decisions
- Ability to drive adoption of quality practices across teams and departments
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud-based testing platforms and infrastructure
- Knowledge of containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and Scrum framework
- Certification in testing or quality assurance, such as ISTQB or CSTE
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and individual performance-based bonuses every quarter
- 28 days of paid annual leave to recharge and relax
- Flexible working hours with core hours from 10am-3pm in your local time zone
- Top-of-the-line equipment to ensure you have the necessary tools to succeed
- Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities
- Referral bonuses and flash bonuses for outstanding performance
- Remote work stipend to support your home office setup
- Access to professional development opportunities to continue growing your skills and career
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with testing frameworks and automation in your resume and cover letter.
- Prepare to back your claims with real-world examples of how you've improved software quality in previous roles.
- Research the company's technology stack and be ready to ask insightful questions during the interview.
- Showcase your ability to drive quality practices across teams and departments, and provide examples of successful implementations.
- Don't be afraid to ask about the company's approach to remote work and flexible working hours, and how they support their employees' well-being.
- Be prepared to complete a live coding interview, and make sure you have a stable internet connection and a quiet workspace.
- Ask about the company's approach to professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement.
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