Software Development Engineer In Test

Position: Staff Software Development Engineer In Test
* Drive the evolution and refinement of application design and architecture, embracing cutting-edge technologies and modern practices
* Aid in the creation and implementation of versatile testing tools and strategies tailored to accommodate diverse application types and designs
* Articulate proposals and garner consensus from the entire engineering cohort to enhance time-to-market efficiency.
* Stay abreast of diverse platforms and tools conducive to testing across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
* Establish, enforce, and advocate for cohesive coding, documentation, and testing standards within the team.
* Deploy tools for streamlined impact analysis, enabling proactive identification of change repercussions across multiple applications.
* Acquire proficiency in the business process domain to bolster support for organizational objectives and align technological endeavors accordingly.
* Fulfill team sprint commitments and actively engage in Agile methodologies, offering insights for process enhancement.
* Spearhead ongoing educational initiatives to elevate both design precision and code integrity while deepening application domain understanding.
* Engage in the talent acquisition process to ensure the selection of top-tier candidates.
* Assume a mentorship role, providing guidance and conducting reviews of code, designs, and documentation.

- This position will work from home; occasional planned travel to an assigned Southfield, Michigan office location may be required.  However, this position is permitted to work at a Southfield, Michigan office location if requested by the team member.
* Customer Empathy:
Customer Empathy is the ability to understand the perspectives, pain points, and experiences of customers. It involves actively putting oneself in the customer’s shoes, comprehending their needs and challenges, and using that understanding to provide a better, more customer-centric experience.
* Engineering Excellence:
Engineering Excellence is about bringing great craftsmanship and thought leadership to deliver an outstanding product that delights customers and solves for the business. This involves the pursuit and achievement of high standards, best practices, innovation, and superior solutions.
* One Team: A One Team mindset refers to a collaborative approach across the organization, where individuals work together seamlessly, without boundaries, as a single, cohesive team. Shared goals, open communication and mutual support create a sense of collective purpose. This enables teams to navigate challenges and pursue shared objectives more effectively.
* Owner’s Mindset:
Owner’s Mindset involves adopting a set of behaviors that reflect a sense of responsibility, accountability, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to managing your domain. As an owner, you understand the business and your domain(s) deeply and solve for the right outcome for the domain(s) and the business.
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or closely related field of study; or equivalent work experience
* 8+ years of experience in software development and software testing, with a focus on test automation.
* Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust test automation frameworks.
* Ability to develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on requirements, design documents, and user stories.
* Strong understanding of API testing principles, API mocking and virtualization techniques.
* Strong understanding and practical application of OOP principles such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction to write modular, reusable, and maintainable code.
* In-depth knowledge of fundamental data structures (e.g., arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs) and algorithms (e.g., sorting, searching, dynamic programming). Ability to analyze algorithmic complexity and optimize code for performance.
* Deep Understanding of testing methodologies and experience in writing unit tests, integration tests, and acceptance tests. Familiarity with TDD practices
* Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to mentor junior team members, provide technical…