Supervisor of SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

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POSITIONS PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Supervisor of SDET leads and mentors a team of Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) responsible for the design implementation enhancement and maintenance of automated test frameworks infrastructure and best practices within the software delivery lifecycle. This role combines hands-on SDET work with team leadership providing technical guidance performance management and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement in automated testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Team Leadership & Mentorship (30%): Provide technical leadership coaching and mentoring to a team of SDETs fostering their professional growth and ensuring they adhere to best practices in test automation. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings performance reviews and address performance concerns.

• Automation Framework Development & Maintenance (25%): Design develop and maintain robust scalable and reusable automated test frameworks and tools. Lead efforts to enhance existing automation infrastructure and introduce new technologies as needed.

• Test Strategy & Planning (20%): Collaborate with development product owners and Test Engineering Managers to define test strategies establish test automation coverage goals and advocate for quality initiatives. Develop and review test plans automation approaches and data strategies.

• Hands-on SDET Work (15%): Contribute to the development of automated test scripts database verification and data-driven tests. Participate in code reviews and ensure the quality of automated test code.

• Process Improvement & Standards (10%): Champion continuous process improvement initiatives related to test automation. Develop and maintain standards for automation code documentation and testing practices. Provide regular status updates and presentations to stakeholders.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or 5 years experience in related field.

EXPERIENCE: How many years of previous JOB RELATED experience (and what kind) is typically required to learn to perform this job with the specified educational background

• 5 years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or similar role.

• 2 years of experience in a leadership or mentoring role (formal or informal).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.

• Significant experience with automation frameworks and tools.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Proficient in coding languages such as C#or Python (expertise /C# highly preferred).

• Expert knowledge of test automation frameworks (Selenium Appium Playwright etc.).

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies including unit integration system and regression testing.

• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. Azure DevOps Jira).

• Proficient in SQL and database testing techniques.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide clear solutions.

• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to give constructive feedback.

• Ability to translate highly technical automation concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Performance/Load Testing tools (e.g. JMeter LoadRunner)

• Experience with API testing tools (Postman REST-assured)

• Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes)

UHaul Offers:

• Medical insurance

• Prescription drug plans

• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts

• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members

• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)

• Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program

• Registered Dietitian Program

• WeightWatchers

• CVS Virtual Care

• UHaul Kids Program

• 24Hour Nurse Line

• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)

• Mindset App Reimbursement

• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans

• Career stability

• Opportunities for advancement

• Valuable onthejob training

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at UHaul University

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Companypaid life insurance

• Voluntary life insurance options

• Short-Term and LongTerm Disability

• Critical Illness Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans

• Business & business travel insurance

• MetLaw Legal Program

• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance

• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

• Dave Ramseys SmartDollar Financial Wellness Program

• UHaul Federal Credit Union

• Paid holidays vacation and sick time

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounts on cell phone plans hotels computers vehicles & more

• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities

• UHaul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

U-Haul Holding Company and its family of companies including U-Haul International Inc. (U-Haul) continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska Pennsylvania Texas Utah Vermont Virginia and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal provincial state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.