Principal Devops Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, scalability, and reliability of our applications through robust automated and manual testing practices. You will design and implement modern test strategies, build scalable automation frameworks, and partner closely with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software.

The ideal candidate brings a strong software engineering mindset, deep expertise in test automation, and a passion for continuous improvement within Agile environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and tooling to support efficient, high-quality releases
• Create and execute comprehensive test strategies, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Partner with software engineers and product managers to define acceptance criteria and ensure applications are built with testability in mind
• Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot complex defects; perform root cause analysis and drive timely resolution
• Continuously enhance testing processes, frameworks, and best practices to improve quality and team velocity
• Participate in code reviews to promote quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally to triage, prioritize, and resolve defects across the software development lifecycle
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in quality engineering and test automation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the SDLC, advocating for quality at every stage

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 57 years of experience in software quality engineering and/or software development within Agile (Scrum) environments
• Strong expertise in writing clear, thorough, and maintainable test cases and test documentation
• Proven experience testing multi-tier, web-based, and/or mobile applications
• Deep understanding of modern QA methodologies, including testing for performance, security, scalability, reliability, and accessibility
• Hands-on experience with API testing (e.g., Postman) and API automation
• Proficiency in building automated tests using Python or Java, with experience in modern IDEs (e.g., PyCharm, IntelliJ)
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, including working within collaborative workflows (e.g., pull requests, branching strategies)
• Familiarity with test case management tools such as TestRail (or similar platforms) for organizing, tracking, and reporting test coverage and execution
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar platforms
• Strong test planning and execution skills, including documenting strategies, results, and metrics
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with SQL and database validation; comfortable writing and executing queries
• Demonstrated ability to drive and contribute to quality and process improvement initiatives
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience