Work closely with product, design, and development team members to understand business requirements and to communicate problem impacts/risks
Create and execute test plans and scripts that accurately and reliably assess application quality
Analyze test results to discover and report defects, following best practices as defined by the team
Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and framework libraries to verify the functionality and reliability of our software (Java, Groovy, Kotlin)
Conduct regular code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best practices are followed at all times. Automation code should be easy to extend and support
Be knowledgeable in the features for which the team is responsible; in collaboration with peers, develop quality assurance measures and testing standards
Communicate test progress, test results, and quality of application changes
Set standards in and coach other QAs in the test environment, data setup, and management
Apply a thorough understanding of relevant technology to deliver robust test suites. (web technologies, REST APIs, web services, physical devices, Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML)
Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins, Azure, etc.)
Use creativity and initiative to improve product test reliability, coverage, and accuracy
Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values

Requirements

5+ years of direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and/or major application product release
Experience working collaboratively with peers and coaching more junior team members
Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage
Proficiency in documenting defects with a high level of detail and accuracy, following standards as defined by the team
Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in version control systems like Git
Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML
Proficiency in testing APIs/services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI, Postman, or equivalent tools
Proficiency in cross-browser, cross-platform web and mobile testing with BrowserStack or equivalent tools
Deep expertise in Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium/Appium
Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools)
Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software
Proficiency in the preparation/maintenance of test data and test scripts
Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies
Direct hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaGroovyKotlinXMLJavaScriptCSSHTMLREST APIsSOAPSelenium

Soft Skills

communicationactive listeninginterpersonal skillscoachingcollaborationcreativityinitiativeproblem-solvingattention to detailcommitment to values