Staff SW Test Engineer - job 17 of 25

The Staff SW Test Engineer at CyberSource Corporation is responsible for building automation tools and frameworks, designing and implementing automated tests in Java, and actively participating in technical design discussions. This role involves creating function, regression, and exploratory tests, as well as mentoring junior engineers. Significant collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and managing defect reporting is also expected, ensuring high-quality product releases.

CyberSource Corporation seeks a Staff SW Test Engineer who has strong expertise in Java, Selenium, or similar testing tools. A solid understanding of software testing principles and experience in automation framework design are crucial. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams are also important qualifications, along with mentorship experience to help develop junior engineers.

The Staff SW Test Engineer at CyberSource plays a vital role in project success by ensuring comprehensive test coverage, timely defect reporting, and ongoing process improvements related to quality. By collaborating with product development, the engineer helps shape testing strategies that align with project requirements, ultimately contributing to the stability and reliability of software releases.

This position reports to the Austin, Texas office of CyberSource Corporation but does allow for partial telecommuting. This flexible work arrangement provides the opportunity to integrate remote work while remaining actively engaged with the team in Austin.

The Staff SW Test Engineer role at CyberSource Corporation offers various opportunities for professional growth, including the chance to mentor junior engineers, participate in innovative projects, and contribute to significant process improvements in testing. This environment encourages learning and development within a collaborative team dedicated to quality.

In your response, highlight specific automation frameworks you’ve worked with, such as Selenium, and discuss your role in designing and implementing these frameworks. Mention how you've used them to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

Detail the steps you take to write automated tests, from understanding project requirements to designing test cases and executing them. Discuss how you validate results, report defects, and iterate on your tests based on feedback.

Explain your approach to prioritization, including factors such as impact on functionality, severity of defects, and feedback from stakeholders. Discuss how you communicate with the development team to ensure critical issues are addressed promptly.

Share a specific example where your suggestion streamlined the testing process or improved quality assurance. Focus on the problem, your proposal, and the positive outcomes resulting from your initiative.

Discuss your mentorship philosophy, including hands-on training, regular feedback, and encouragement of independent problem-solving. Provide examples of how you’ve helped junior engineers grow their skills and confidence.

Mention industry resources you follow, such as blogs, webinars, or professional organizations. Talk about how you incorporate new tools or methodologies into your work and share knowledge with your team.

Identify specific challenges, such as flaky tests or test maintenance issues. Discuss the strategies you employed to troubleshoot and resolve these challenges, emphasizing your problem-solving abilities.

Choose a specific project where your testing efforts contributed to its success. Highlight your responsibilities, the testing methodologies used, and the resulting impact on the project's timeline and quality.

Explain your approach to maintaining quality, such as integrating testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, collaborating closely with developers, and advocating for best practices in testing.

Define exploratory testing and discuss how you’ve applied it in previous roles to uncover defects that may not be caught through scripted tests. Share examples of how exploratory testing has enhanced your overall testing strategy.