Software Dev Test Engineer

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Software Dev Test Engineer

Contract Duration: 10 months extensions
Contract tenure limit is 24-36 months with approval

Location: Must be out of the 3 Hubs only

Santa Monica CA
Glendale CA
Seattle WA

Must be willing to go onsite 4 days a week starting week 1 (2 weeks from offer acceptance)

Zero exceptions will be made regardless of any personal circumstances

They will not allow a delayed remote start or fully remote the offer will be rescinded

This information below is the most important info on the job

- STRONG PYTHON proficiency is a MUST with a robust knowledge base in backend development and database testing.
- Proficient in SQL including crafting and optimizing queries for database testing.

- Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g. Spark Hadoop) and ETL/data accuracy validation.
- Proven expertise in automated testing across APIs UIs integrations and data validation as well as end-to-end acceptance testing.
- Candidates will undergo two interview rounds including a live coding evaluation in Python.
- Working in distributed scrum teams in 2-week sprints supporting engineering teams of 4 5 engineers

Job Description:

The DEMD Technology team is seeking a Sr. Software Development in Test Engineer to join our Engineering Services team.
This role involves building test automation and processes to ensure the quality of our advertising systems.
Properly functioning systems reliably deliver relevant ads to our viewers driving higher revenue and helping customers discover relevant brands and products.
Defects in our ad systems can negatively impact revenue and viewer experience due to irrelevance and repetition.
This is a unique opportunity to impact the QE and automation process and culture as well as the products we release.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with Software Engineers to understand the complex advertising ecosystem at DMED Technology.
Develop automated test frameworks and suites for UI API and Integration levels using Python or other OO languages.
Participate in design discussions to evolve the platform enabling richer testing scenarios and simplifying defect detection and prevention.
Assist with triage diagnosis and resolution of issues discovered across teams.
Contribute to end-to-end acceptance tests.
Develop and execute manual test cases when automated testing is not feasible.
Drive the conversion of manual tests to automated tests whenever possible.

Basic Qualifications:

Hands-on software test development experience including both functional and non-functional test development.
Passion for driving best practices in the testing space.
Proficiency with Python or other OO languages.
Knowledge of software engineering practices and agile approaches.
Strong desire to establish and improve product quality.
Experience building or improving test automation frameworks.
Proficiency in CI/CD integration and pipeline development using Jenkins Spinnaker or similar tools.
Experience with Gherkin (BDD/TDD).
Willingness to take on challenges while being part of a team.

Strong SQL knowledge and experience with database testing.
Experience with server-side and database projects.
Selenium experience is preferred; strong Python skills are a must.

Required Education:

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree/work experience.
BS/MS in Computer Science or similar

Senior Software Dev Test Engineer Contract Duration: 10 months extensions Contract tenure limit is 24-36 months with approval Location: Must be out of the 3 Hubs only Santa Monica CA Glendale CA Seattle WA Must be willing to go onsite 4 days a week starting week 1 (2 weeks from off...