Senior Software Engineer - Automation

$96,038 - $209,169/Yr

Marriott International - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Richmond, VA

Accommodation

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Automation and Performance Engineering, focusing on frontend testing, to join our team at Marriott International. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and performance of our software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in QA automation, performance testing, and scripting tools for local development. Your responsibilities will include developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products across various platforms. You will design and execute performance tests specifically targeting frontend components, including web page load times, rendering, and responsiveness, using tools like LightHouse CI and BlueTriangle to identify bottlenecks. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automated testing strategies that align with project requirements and business objectives. You will conduct performance testing and analysis to identify and address bottlenecks, scalability issues, and potential areas for optimization. Additionally, you will design and implement scripting tools and utilities to streamline local development workflows and enhance developer productivity. Continuous monitoring and improvement of test automation frameworks, tools, and processes will be essential to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. You will work closely with developers to integrate automated testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline and participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and other agile development activities to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members will foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial, as you will need to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products across various platforms.
• Design and execute performance tests specifically targeting frontend components, including web page load times, rendering, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automated testing strategies that align with project requirements and business objectives.
• Conduct performance testing and analysis to identify and address bottlenecks, scalability issues, and potential areas for optimization.
• Design and implement scripting tools and utilities to streamline local development workflows and enhance developer productivity.
• Continuously monitor and improve test automation frameworks, tools, and processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with developers to integrate automated testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and other agile development activities to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers, QA, and operations staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on automation testing and performance engineering.
• Comfort with several scripting technologies - Typescript, Python, Javascript, Bash, et al.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks using industry-standard tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Tosca, NeoLoad, Appium, or similar.
• Experience with Dynatrace, Splunk, BlueTriangle, and LightHouse CI is required.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid understanding of performance testing methodologies, tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner), and techniques for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Shell scripting for automating tasks and building development tools.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an agile development environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Selenium Tester) a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Professional development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative work environment