The Role
Build and maintain regression automation, execute manual and automated UI, API, performance, integration, smoke, and data science model testing, document test results, identify quality risks, and collaborate with product, engineering, customer-facing, and UX teams throughout the software development lifecycle. The role also supports testing strategy, release planning, automation repositories, and on-call operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Lead SDET to build regression automation and guide the testing strategy across the full product release cycle.
MUST HAVES
- 6+ years of experience in a software quality assurance role building alongside PM, UX, and Engineering Departments.
- 6+ years of experience in automated testing including UI, API, Performance.
- 5+ years in systems-based testing architecture - Authentication, platforms, and infrastructure focus.
- 3+ years of experience testing data science models and AI/ML evals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess a mindset focused on holistic quality.
- Experience with programming languages such as Javascript and Typescript.
- Experience writing and working with Gherkin for behavior-driven development.
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright, Postman, Jmeter or any other object-oriented based automated testing framework.
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Experience with Ruby on Rails and backend development.
- Experience with testing support functionalities such as Github Actions, Lambdatest, Sendgrid, Datadog, PagerDuty.
- Understanding of quality management systems and quality control processes.
- Background in data-based testing and/or security-based testing.
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant experience.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Build regression automation scripts that support app functionality.
- Manually test software for validation and accuracy based on defined set of criteria.
- Execute smoke, regression, integration, performance and other testing types to ensure proper behavior of software.
- Record detailed documentation of feature behavior.
- Record pass/fails conditions of tests and correlate failures to bug identification.
- Identify and escalate any risk to quality of the product or the process.
- Collaborate with the product team to ensure quality throughout the SDLC and product release cycles.
- Collaborate with customer-facing teams to incorporate user feedback in the testing strategy.
- Participate in refinement and estimations of effort to promote accurate planning.
- Utilize Github to maintain automation repositories, run custom scripts, and facilitate automated quality practices.
- Participate in On-Call rotation.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in a software quality assurance role working alongside product management, UX, and engineering teams
- 6+ years of experience in automated UI, API, and performance testing
- 5+ years of experience in systems-based testing architecture focused on authentication, platforms, and infrastructure
- 3+ years of experience testing data science models and AI/ML evaluations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Holistic quality mindset
- Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
- Experience writing and working with Gherkin for behavior-driven development
- Upper-intermediate English proficiency
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright, Postman, or JMeter
- Proficiency in SQL
- Experience with Ruby on Rails and backend development
- Experience with GitHub Actions, LambdaTest, SendGrid, Datadog, or PagerDuty
- Understanding of quality management systems and quality control processes
- Background in data-based testing or security-based testing
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
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The Company
What We Do
AgileEngine is a privately held company established in 2010 that builds dedicated teams of designers and developers. We turn good ideas into awesome software that people actually want to use. Some of the biggest names and the hottest startups around the world chose us to build their tech.
