Alteryx - Lead Software Development Engineer - Test - Manual/Automation Testing (5-7 yrs)

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead SDET to spearhead our quality assurance efforts.

This role involves designing and implementing test automation frameworks, collaborating closely with development teams, and ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable testing strategies for our software products.

As a Lead SDET, you will take ownership of the testing lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities :

Test Strategy & Planning :

- Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies for new and existing products.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and define testing objectives.

Automation Framework Development :

- Architect, design, and maintain robust and reusable test automation frameworks for APIs, web, mobile, and desktop applications.

- Ensure frameworks are scalable and support continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Test Development & Execution :

- Write, review, and execute test cases (manual and automated) to verify functionality, performance, scalability, and security.

- Maintain a balance between automated and exploratory testing.

Defect Tracking & Reporting :

- Monitor test progress, manage defects, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

- Use data-driven approaches to identify and mitigate risks early in the development cycle.

Collaboration & Communication :

- Work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

- Participate in code reviews to provide feedback on testability and quality aspects.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Core Skills :

- Strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.

- Experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or Playwright.

- Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent.

- Hands-on experience in building and maintaining custom automation frameworks.

- Deep understanding of BDD/TDD methodologies with tools like Cucumber, SpecFlow, or Jest.

- Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner.

- Awareness of security testing concepts and tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills :

- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Experience in testing microservices architectures.

- Exposure to tools for chaos engineering like Gremlin