Avis Budget Group is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test to own the quality lifecycle for major software initiatives and ensure testing activities are aligned with business outcomes.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test planning, execution, and automation
Proficiency in at least one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, TypeScript, Python)
Hands-on experience with modern testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, and Pytest
Deep understanding of UI, API, database, and integration testing
Strong experience working with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environments (AWS preferred)
Demonstrated ability to generate and manage complex test data and environments
Experience with performance and/or security testing (preferred)
Responsibilities
Serve as the single point of accountability for all testing activities within a defined project
Own the test strategy, planning, execution, and delivery from early requirements through post-launch
Define and enforce a test plan covering what to test, when to test, how to generate test data, and how test results will be captured and communicated
Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks during planning and execution phases
Drive testing to completion with a clear definition of done and track all open quality issues through resolution
Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable test strategies and acceptance criteria
Create detailed test plans and test cases, integrating both manual and automated approaches where appropriate
Other
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test planning, execution, and automation
Proven track record of leading test efforts on large-scale, cross-functional software projects
Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices (preferred)
Ability to work closely with engineering, product, UX, and other stakeholders to embed quality into each phase of development
