Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Global E-Commerce

$151,050 - $218,500/Yr

Tiktok - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) within our Global E-Commerce team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and stability of our e-commerce ecosystem. This position is pivotal as we strive to enhance the e-commerce experience for millions of users worldwide. You will be responsible for backend server testing, improving quality, and participating in system architecture stability improvements, including monitoring construction, load testing, Chaos engineering, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD). In this role, you will build robust and high-quality test automation solutions for functional, regression, and performance testing. You will automate test cases and write reusable scripts/tools to help the team reduce repetitive efforts. Your proactive approach will be essential in identifying efficiency bottlenecks and researching ways to improve processes, tools, and frameworks. You will also participate in Product Requirement Document (PRD) reviews and architectural design reviews, ensuring you are well-versed in the business logic, system architecture, and inner workings of the product. Collaboration with developers and business stakeholders will be key as you strive to automate acceptance criteria and enhance overall product quality. At TikTok, we believe in creating an inclusive environment where every employee is valued for their unique skills and experiences. We are committed to celebrating diverse voices and fostering a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy extends to our employees, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Mainly responsible for backend server testing and improving the quality.
• Participate in system architecture stability improvement, including monitoring construction, load testing, Chaos engineering, and CICD.
• Build robust and high-quality test automation solutions for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Automate test cases and write reusable scripts/tools to reduce repetitive efforts.
• Proactively identify efficiency bottlenecks and research improvements for processes, tools, and frameworks.
• Participate in PRD review and architectural design review, understanding business logic and system architecture.
• Work alongside developers and business stakeholders to automate acceptance criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields from accredited institutions.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in backend server testing in software engineering-related industries.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, Middleware, database, and Message Queue (MQ).
• Experience with scripting/programming languages, preferably Python or Golang.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional and international partners.
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong self-driving force and quick learning ability.
• Ability to process concurrent tasks efficiently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with e-commerce platforms or related technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match.
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for healthcare and dependent care.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO).
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra.
• 401K company match.
• Gym and cellphone service reimbursements.