SDET

As an SDET at RAPP in Chicago, you will be involved in creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts for functional, UI, API, and performance testing. You'll also stay updated with industry trends, develop automation guidelines, and communicate testing results to stakeholders, ensuring our standards are upheld in every step of the development process.

To qualify for the SDET role at RAPP, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 2 years of experience in programming languages such as Java and Python. Familiarity with test automation frameworks like Selenium and experience with Kubernetes and Docker are also essential.

At RAPP, we nurture career development by encouraging ongoing education and providing access to the latest industry tools and trends. Our inclusive environment promotes creative thinking, allowing SDETs to propose innovative solutions and refine their skills in a supportive setting, enhancing their professional journey.

SDETs at RAPP should be well-versed in various testing tools and frameworks, including Selenium, Cypress.io, and Playwright for UI testing, as well as RestAssured for API testing. Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like Junit and TestNG, as well as databases like MySQL and MongoDB, is also important.

RAPP offers a hybrid work model for SDETs in Chicago, allowing for two days of remote work each week. This approach supports flexibility while ensuring that in-person collaboration and connection, which are essential to our company culture, are maintained.

Highlight your hands-on experience with frameworks like Selenium and Cypress, explaining how you used them to streamline testing processes and improve software quality. Share specific examples where your implementation led to successful test automation outcomes.

Discuss your systematic approach to identify the root cause of failures. Explain how you analyze test logs, check for known issues, and verify the application functionality to resolve issues efficiently.

Articulate your familiarity with tools like Postman or RestAssured. Discuss specific projects where you tested APIs for performance and reliability, illustrating your ability to analyze and report on the APIs' functionality.

Share your strategies for staying updated, such as following industry blogs, participating in webinars, and engaging with online communities. Explain how you apply these insights to improve testing processes at your workplace.

Discuss your methodology for developing automated test scripts, emphasizing the importance of clean code, documentation, and regular updates to ensure they remain effective and cover new features.

Explain your agile mindset, highlighting your adaptability in addressing changing requirements. Share experiences where you successfully revised test plans or scripts to align with new objectives while minimizing disruption.

Share a specific instance of a complex bug, detailing how you discovered it, the impact it had, and the methods you employed to communicate the issue and work towards a resolution with your team.

Emphasize the importance of communication in facilitating teamwork and ensuring transparency. Share examples of how you effectively communicated test results and collaborated with developers to address issues promptly.

Discuss your approach to defining and generating test data, ensuring it aligns with the principles of CRUD operations. Highlight how you maintain valid and secure test environments throughout the testing process.

Share any experience you have with version control tools like Git or Azure DevOps, discussing how you utilize them to manage code versions, enable collaboration, and maintain testing scripts effectively in a team environment.