Senior Selenium Engineer

PURPOSE: The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will ensure that developed software meets requirements. He or she will be responsible for performing QA/UAT, developing test plans and test scripts, and supporting test efforts of the team. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with product, design, and development team members to understand business requirements and to communicate problem impacts/risks • Create and execute test plans and scripts that accurately and reliably assess application quality. • Analyze test results to discover and report defects, following best practices as defined by the team. • Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and framework libraries to verify the functionality and reliability of our software (Java, Groovy, Kotlin) • Conduct regular code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best practices are followed at all times. Automation code should be easy to extend and support • Be knowledgeable in the features for which the team is responsible; understand quality assurance measures and follow industry standards in applying them. • Communicate test progress, test results, and quality of application changes • Assist in test environment and test data setup and management. • Apply a thorough understanding of relevant technology to deliver robust test suites. (web technologies, REST APIs, web services, physical devices, Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML) • Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins, Azure, etc.) • Use creativity and initiative to improve product test reliability, coverage, and accuracy. • Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt core values. • The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • 2+ years direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and/or major application product release. • Experience working collaboratively in a team setting. • Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage. • Proficiency in documenting defects with high level of detail and accuracy, following standards as defined by the team. • Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in version control systems like Git and Subversion • Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS and HTML • Proficiency in testing APIs/services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI, Postman or equivalent tools • Proficiency in cross browser, cross platform web and mobile testing with SauceLabs or equivalent tools • Direct hands-on experience with Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium/Appium • Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools) • Proficiency in the preparation/maintenance of test data and test scripts. • Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies. • Direct hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins PREFERRED SKILLS: • Thorough understanding of Agile/Scrum development process. • Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests • Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software EDUCATION: BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience