Job Description: SDET - UI Automation /Lead QA Engineer
Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with expertise in UI automation to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Core Java and extensive experience with advanced Core Java concepts. This role focuses on automating web-based products using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based applications using UI automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.).
- Collaborate with development and QA teams to understand product functionality and create comprehensive test strategies.
- Ensure the robustness, reliability, and scalability of automated tests.
- Debug and resolve test script issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Continuously improve automation frameworks and processes.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in the test automation lifecycle.
- Document test procedures, results, and insights.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong experience in Core Java, including advanced concepts.
- Proven experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.
- Expertise in designing and implementing automation frameworks for web-based products.
- Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with trading and financial applications is a plus.
- Good knowledge of FIX protocol is a plus.
- Experience with supporting production changes, UAT testing and debugging prod issues.
- Results Driven: Drive, focus and commitment to deliver results that meet the requirements of internal customers along with the passion for quality and getting the right results in the right way. Ability to work to tight schedules/deadlines and multitask.
- Teamwork: Internal communication is always a team effort. It is important to have the ability to interact positively and confidently with others and have the resilience, determination and focus to succeed in shared objectives
- Pushing Boundaries: The ability to challenge the status quo and actively look for new approaches and inspiration to improve the department's results and processes.
- Operational Excellence: A passion for quality and a practical focus on getting the right results in the right way. Ensuring that decisions are fully implemented. The ability to anticipate and plan for significant changes in the organization, markets and customer requirements.
