Lead Software Development Engineer in Test- Vice President

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Job Overview

Technical Skillset Profile: Lead Software Development Engineer in Test / Software Delivery Manager

Based on the provided job requisition, the ideal candidate for the Lead Software Development Engineer in Test - Vice President role would possess a hybrid skillset encompassing technical test engineering, DevOps practices, and strong leadership as a Software Delivery Manager for a SCRUM team.

1. Test Automation & Programming

The core of the SDET role is automating the testing process to ensure quality and speed.

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one of the following:
  • Java: Widely used in enterprise environments.
  • Python: Excellent for scripting, automation, and data analysis.
  • JavaScript/TypeScript: Essential for testing modern web applications.
• Test Automation Frameworks: Hands-on experience in designing, building, and maintaining automation frameworks.
  • UI Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright for testing user interfaces.
  • API Automation: Postman, REST-assured (for Java), or similar tools for testing RESTful and SOAP services.
  • Behavior-Driven Development (BDD): Experience with frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow to align tests with business requirements.
• Performance Testing: Knowledge of tools like JMeter or Gatling to design and execute load, stress, and scalability tests.

2. CI/CD & DevOps

As a Software Delivery Lead, the candidate must be proficient in integrating quality assurance into the software development lifecycle.

• Version Control Systems: Expertise in Git, including branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow) and code repository management (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD):
  • Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Ability to configure pipelines to automatically build, deploy, and run automated tests.
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker for creating consistent testing environments and Kubernetes for orchestration is highly desirable.
• Build Tools: Understanding of build automation tools like Maven, Gradle (for Java) or npm/Yarn (for JavaScript).

3. Quality Assurance & Test Strategy

The candidate must be able to lead the overall testing strategy from a technical and business perspective.

• Test Management Tools: Proficiency in using tools like Jira with testing plugins (e.g., Xray, Zephyr) or dedicated platforms like TestRail for test case management, execution tracking, and defect reporting.
• End-to-End Testing: Ability to design and implement integrated testing methodologies for complex, multi-component systems.
• Test Planning & Design: Expertise in creating comprehensive test strategies and plans, analyzing business requirements, and writing detailed test scripts.
• Types of Testing: Deep understanding of various testing types, including functional, non-functional, regression, integration, security, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

4. Leadership & Project Management

Leading a scrum team as a Software Delivery Manager requires strong organizational and people skills.

• Agile Methodologies: In-depth knowledge and practical experience managing a SCRUM team, including facilitating ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).
• People Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Project Management: Skills in estimating work effort, managing project timelines, identifying dependencies, and proactively mitigating risks.
• Communication: Excellent communication and diplomacy skills to influence stakeholders, report test results, and align technical teams with business objectives.

5. Domain & Systems Knowledge

• Business/Systems Analysis: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex system specifications and business logic.
• Database Skills: Proficiency in SQL for data validation and querying relational databases. Familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Trade Compliance: As noted, previous experience or knowledge of Trade Compliance functionality is a significant advantage and will allow the candidate to be effective more quickly.

• Candidate will be responsible as Software Delivery Lead to manage a full scrum team
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance functionality is a major advantage.