SDET Lead

Description

Preferred skills Experience using test tools such as WebDriver and JMeter. Financial services industry experience preferred.
Description Lead Developer in Test
Working independently, the Lead Developer in Test owns the quality of software products delivered within the software development life cycle. The Lead Developer in Test will be directing a team of other Developers in Test. Responsibilities also include developing and executing software testing components, developing automation solutions and performing manual tests throughout the SDLC. Responsibilities
Develop automation code, scripts, utilities, simulators, data generators, API/Interface testing solutions and other programmatic test tools as required to execute tests.
Ownership of automation architecture (Both Functional and Performance).
Create test plans and test strategies.
Lead a team of Developers in Test.
Champion the collaborative resolution of defects and direct internal process improvement initiatives
Reviews of system architecture, code and design documents.
Effectively communicate testing activities and findings in oral and written formats.
Responsible for identifying project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Possess domain expertise in the project involved.
Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
Continually look for ways to innovate and improve testing process to gain efficiencies.
Requirements
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Engineering and 10+ years of cumulative experience in software development and/or test automation. Excellent understanding of testing process, test types and testing methodologies.
Demonstrated understanding and experience with object oriented design.
Experience with programming in Java (preferred), C++, C#, or Ruby. Demonstrated understanding and application of algorithms to test solutions.
Extensive experience with SQL and relational database design.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Extensive experience with the Unix/Linux environment.
Demonstrable experience of common development technologies (AJAX, J2EE/.NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML/XSL, JSON, Web Services [SOAP, REST], Maven/Ant etc.).