Staff SW Test Engineer - job 1 of 24

As a Staff SW Test Engineer at CyberSource Corporation, your primary responsibilities will include contributing to the development of tools and frameworks for automation, implementing automation scripts using Java and Selenium, reporting defects, and ensuring rigorous test coverage. You'll work closely with Product Development to understand requirements and manage defects to improve software quality continuously.

Candidates for the Staff SW Test Engineer position at CyberSource Corporation should possess strong programming skills, especially in Java, and have hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium. A solid understanding of software development life cycles, along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers, is crucial for this role.

In the Staff SW Test Engineer role at CyberSource Corporation, you'll actively identify areas for process improvement by creating test cases for known defects, suggesting enhancements based on your testing experiences, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine the testing process, ultimately boosting overall software quality.

The work environment for a Staff SW Test Engineer at CyberSource Corporation is dynamic and collaborative. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and quality, where you'll engage in technical discussions, contribute to design sessions, and mentor junior engineers while enjoying the flexibility of partial telecommuting.

A Staff SW Test Engineer at CyberSource Corporation should be proficient in Java, as most automation testing will involve writing scripts in this language using tools such as Selenium. Familiarity with other programming languages can also be beneficial depending on project requirements.

When answering this question, outline specific frameworks you have worked with, the technologies involved, and how you contributed to their design and implementation. Highlight your thought process in selecting the right framework for various projects.

In your response, explain your criteria for prioritizing tests, such as frequency of use, complexity, and impact on the overall product quality. Sharing a few examples from past projects can provide depth to your answer.

Discuss the defect management tools you've used and your approach to documenting defects clearly. Emphasize your communication skills in working with development teams to ensure prompt resolution of defects.

Talk about your commitment to professional development, such as attending workshops, following industry blogs, participating in forums, or taking online courses. This shows your dedication to staying current in the fast-evolving field of software testing.

Illustrate your mentoring style, emphasizing your methods for providing guidance and support. Sharing specific outcomes from the mentoring relationship can illustrate your effectiveness as a mentor.

Discuss the importance of regular maintenance of scripts, version control, and continuous integration processes. Providing examples of when you’ve had to update scripts can strengthen your answer.

Explain your approach to fostering open communication and collaboration between teams. Providing a specific scenario where you successfully resolved a conflict can illustrate your problem-solving skills.

Share your process for gathering requirements, including collaboration with stakeholders, attending design sessions, and your overall method of ensuring clarity in the expectations for testing.

Discuss metrics you monitor, such as defect rates, test coverage percentages, and feedback from stakeholders, to assess and tweak your testing strategy for maximum effectiveness.

Emphasize the value of exploratory testing as a means of uncovering defects that automated tests might miss. Sharing instances where exploratory testing helped identify critical issues will highlight your testing expertise.