Senior Principal SDET

Position Overview
We are seeking a distinguished and highly experienced  Senior Principal Quality and Automation Engineering Leader  to join our dynamic team. This senior role will drive the strategic direction and implementation of quality assurance and automation initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and performance.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:
Set the strategic vision for overall system quality and behavior.

Develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive quality assurance and automation strategies.

Provide senior-level technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams, fostering their development.

Shape the technical roadmap and orchestrate the elimination of technical debt.

Partner with senior product management, software architecture, user experience, and engineering stakeholders.

Automation :
Architect, develop, and sustain cutting‑edge automated test frameworks and scripts.

Champion the integration of automated testing into the CI / CD pipeline.

Assess and incorporate new automation tools and technologies.

Quality Assurance :
Define and institutionalize best practices for quality, testing, and methodologies.

Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

Ensure rigorous testing of applications, encompassing unit, functional, performance, security, and regression testing.

Oversee the tracking and resolution of bugs and issues, collaborating closely with development teams.

Collaborate with the operations team to ensure high availability and reliability of applications and services.

Validate that code adheres to established coding standards and meets design specifications.

Continuous Improvement :
Drive a culture of continuous improvement in testing processes, methodologies, and practices.

Maintain a constant focus on technical excellence, secure coding principles, and thoughtful design.

Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in quality assurance and automation.

Lead regular reviews and audits of testing processes to identify and capitalize on areas for enhancement.

Collaboration and Communication :
Foster an organization‑wide culture of quality and accountability.

Effectively communicate with executive stakeholders, providing regular updates on testing progress and quality metrics.

Serve as a liaison across cross‑functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of quality practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years in QA and automation engineering, with leadership experience in fast‑paced environments.

Expert‑level proficiency in object‑oriented and multi‑threaded programming in at least one of the following languages:
Python, Java, or C++.

Proficiency in monitoring system performance, identifying issues, and maintaining system monitoring and alerting tools.

Extensive experience with AWS services, including API Gateway, Lambda, SQS / SNS, S3, Cloud Watch, ECS, Load Balancer, and databases (Snowflake, Aurora, Dynamo

DB).

Deep expertise in test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG).

Strong knowledge of performance testing methodologies and tools (e.g., JMeter, Load Runner).

Advanced experience with CI / CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Docker, Terraform).

In‑depth understanding of security compliance standards and regulations (e.g., SOC, FedRAMP, GDPR).

Experience developing and maintaining system security policies and procedures.

Background in backend development with knowledge of Graph, SQL, and No

SQL databases.

Robust understanding of authentication / authorization frameworks (e.g., SSO, SAML, OAuth), secure transport (e.g., SSL, TLS), and identity management.

Proven track record of integrating complex systems.

Comprehensive knowledge of SDLC and agile methodologies.

Exceptional problem‑solving skills and keen attention to detail.

Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

Demonstrated ability to thrive independently and as a team leader.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud‑based testing environments and tools.

Familiarity with advanced security testing practices and tools.

Industry certifications in quality assurance or test automation (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).

Description du poste
Nous recherchons un responsable principal senior de l'ingénierie de la qualité et de l'automatisation distingué et très expérimenté pour rejoindre notre équipe dynamique.

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