Software Engineer In Test III - (Remote - India)

The Software Engineer in Test III at Jobgether is responsible for designing and developing automated test frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating maintainable test suites, mentoring junior members, and continuously improving testing methodologies to ensure software quality.

To qualify for the Software Engineer in Test III role at Jobgether, candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, 7-9 years of experience in test automation specifically using Java, and familiarity with tools such as JUnit, TestNG, and Selenium WebDriver.

A Software Engineer in Test III at Jobgether should be proficient in Java programming, automation frameworks like JUnit and TestNG, as well as performance testing tools like JMeter. Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins is also important.

At Jobgether, Software Engineers in Test III have opportunities for career growth through mentoring junior team members, leading projects, and continuously improving their skillset in the rapidly evolving field of software testing and automation.

Collaboration is vital for the Software Engineer in Test III role at Jobgether, as you will be working with software engineers, product managers, and QA testers to create robust software products, share testing strategies, and enhance the overall development process.

When asked about your experience with Java-based automation frameworks, highlight specific frameworks you’ve used, such as JUnit or Selenium WebDriver. Discuss projects where you implemented these frameworks and the benefits they provided to the testing process, emphasizing efficiency and reliability.

When discussing your approach to designing an automated test suite, outline your strategy in evaluating requirements, selecting appropriate testing tools, creating test cases, and ensuring maintainability. Mention any best practices you follow to keep the test suite efficient and effective.

In your response about performance testing methodologies, share your experience with tools such as JMeter or Locust. Discuss how you set performance benchmarks, followed up with analysis, and collaborated with development teams to resolve performance issues.

When asked about keeping up with test automation trends, mention how you subscribe to relevant blogs, attend webinars, or participate in online forums to stay informed. Highlight specific trends in automation that are reshaping the industry and how they influence your work.

Describe a specific challenging defect by outlining the context, the troubleshooting steps you took, and how your analytical skills led to a resolution. Emphasize communication with cross-functional teams during this process and the ultimate positive impact on the product.

Discuss your experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins by explaining specific projects where you integrated automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline. Describe the effect this had on deployment efficiency and how it contributed to a smoother development workflow.

When answering how to prioritize testing activities in a fast-paced environment, explain your method of evaluating risk, impact, and urgency. Discuss how you communicate with stakeholders to align priorities and ensure critical features are thoroughly tested in a timely manner.

For mentoring junior team members, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and offer tailored guidance. Discuss your strategies such as shadowing, pair programming, and setting learning goals, along with fostering an open environment for questions and iterative learning.

Share a specific example of a testing methodology you implemented in your previous role. Discuss the motivation behind the change, how you introduced it to the team, and the measurable improvements that followed.

When discussing testing applications with security concerns, outline your approach to identify potential vulnerabilities. Mention any open-source tools you’ve used for security testing and emphasize the importance of collaboration with development to fix any vulnerabilities you discover.