Cedent - San Francisco, CA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
As a Senior/Lead Selenium Automation Test Engineer (SDET) at CEDENT, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to validate the functionality of our applications. Your expertise in automated testing will be crucial in identifying defects early in the development cycle, thereby enhancing the overall quality of our software. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to understand requirements and translate them into effective test strategies. In this position, you will leverage your strong background in utilizing Cypress for front-end testing and xUnit for backend testing. You will also be proficient in testing APIs using Postman, ensuring that our services meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Your experience with automated testing frameworks for backend services will be essential in streamlining our testing processes and improving efficiency. We are looking for a candidate who not only possesses technical skills but also has excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. You will need to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, adapting to the fast-paced environment and changing priorities. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automated testing.
- Strong background in utilizing Cypress for front-end testing and xUnit for backend testing.
- Proficiency in testing APIs using Postman.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks for backend services.
- Familiarity with languages like .NET, JavaScript, or TypeScript, ideally coming from an engineer/developer background.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
