PayPal is seeking a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead software testing initiatives, develop innovative testing strategies, and ensure best practices are followed across all testing phases to drive quality and efficiency in software development.
Requirements
- Expertise in multiple programming languages and automation frameworks.
- At least 3+ yrs. of experience in Android AND/OR IOS Testing
- 8+ years of experience in software development and testing, with a significant focus on test automation and quality assurance strategy.
- Demonstrated leadership in designing and implementing testing strategies and automation solutions on a large scale.
- Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement the overall testing strategy and methodologies for the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and software development goals.
- Lead the design and development of advanced automated testing frameworks and tools that can scale and adapt to various projects and technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to integrate quality assurance processes early in the software development lifecycle.
- Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices, ensuring automated tests are efficiently integrated and executed in deployment pipelines.
- Serve as a thought leader in software testing, mentoring and guiding SDET and QE teams, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies, tools, and processes in software testing; evaluate and recommend their adoption to keep the organization at the forefront of quality assurance practices.
- Oversee and manage complex testing projects, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.
Other
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to work in a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
