Senior Software Engineer in Test (SET / SDET)

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SET/SDET) at ShopBack, your primary responsibilities will include ensuring product quality through both automation and manual testing. You will be tasked with developing automated test frameworks, creating comprehensive test cases, and managing the execution of tests throughout the software development lifecycle. Additionally, you'll work on evaluating product requirements, defining testing strategies, and integrating automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline to facilitate continuous testing.

To excel as a Senior Software Engineer in Test at ShopBack, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a SET, software engineer, or test automation engineer is essential. Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, as well as experience with automation tools like Selenium or Appium, is also required.

Yes, for the Senior Software Engineer in Test role at ShopBack, experience in both web and mobile application testing is highly preferred. This experience is invaluable because it allows you to apply your testing skills across various platforms, ensuring that our applications function well for all users, whether they are on mobile (iOS and Android) or desktop environments.

The Senior Software Engineer in Test at ShopBack plays a critical role in the CI/CD process by improving and integrating automated tests into the pipeline. This means that as a SET/SDET, you will enable continuous testing and faster feedback loops, ensuring that any issues are identified and addressed quickly. Your work will help streamline our development processes and improve product quality significantly.

At ShopBack, the work environment is dynamic and collaborative. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test, you will be part of a team that values open communication and constructive feedback, encouraging personal and professional growth. Additionally, the company's culture emphasizes grit, speed, and impact, ensuring that you're not only part of a winning team but also part of a journey that encourages innovation and excellence.

In your response, detail specific frameworks you’ve worked with, such as Selenium or Appium. Explain how you've implemented these frameworks in past projects and any challenges you overcame during the process. Highlight how your contributions improved testing efficiency and software quality.

To answer this, mention various metrics you use, such as test coverage, defect density, and execution time. Discuss how you regularly assess and adapt your strategies based on these metrics to ensure they meet project goals effectively and efficiently.

Discuss specific challenges like integration issues or onboarding new tools. Provide examples of solutions you implemented to resolve these challenges, emphasizing teamwork and communication with other developers or teams to ensure a smooth CI/CD process.

Explain your prioritization process by describing factors such as risk assessment, execution frequency, and critical business objectives. Mention how you balance automated versus manual testing based on these factors to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Share specific examples of how you’ve adapted your testing strategies in agile teams. Discuss your collaboration with developers and product owners, and how you ensured that quality assurance processes were integrated throughout the sprints rather than just at the end.

Highlight your communication strategies, such as regular check-ins, use of collaboration tools, and engaging in team discussions. Emphasize your ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.

Discuss the tools you commonly utilize, such as JMeter or LoadRunner. Highlight your reasons for their effectiveness, such as ease of setup or thorough reporting capabilities, and how you've used them to improve application performance.

Provide a specific example detailing the problem statement, the automation approach you took, and the final outcome. Highlight the impact on team productivity or quality assurance processes, illustrating how automation made a difference.

Discuss your commitment to professional development by mentioning how you follow industry blogs, participate in webinars, or engage in online courses. Highlight any recent tools or technologies you've learned about and how you've applied them to improve your testing.

Highlight your belief in the importance of collaboration and continuous improvement. Discuss how fostering good relationships within teams contributes to a culture of quality and excellence in testing practices.