Lead SDET Engineer

We’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.

This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location Requirement This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:

Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary Green Dot Corporation is seeking a for a Lead SDET Engineer.

Key Responsibilities Lead, build, and maintain performance test automation frameworks using JMeter, Jenkins and SQL, as well as contribute to the existing frameworks to be used by other SDETs and QA Engineers

Lead, build, and maintain performance test automation frameworks using ReadyAPI/SoapUI for rest-based APIs hosted on Amazon cloud and Azure cloud, as well as contribute to the existing automated frameworks to be used by other SDETs and QA Engineers

Develop and execute test cases related to functional load testing, stress testing, and end-to-end system load testing and automate them for regression and execution

Write SQL queries and scripts to create and extract data for testing purposes

Lead the creation of test strategy, test planning, and test execution related to performance testing like BAU load, stress, limits, end-to-end systems testing, database validations and automation

Be a hands-on contributor and manage a team of QA Engineers through all phases of testing

Review requirements and design specifications, and derive a test strategy to validate system performance, report test results, drive the defect triage process with stakeholders, while adhering to established QA and Project Management processes

Take ownership and work proactively with minimum supervision on the Performance QA team’s assigned testing tasks and deliver them on time and efficiently as per project deadlines

Required Qualifications Minimum 7 years of in-depth QA Engineering experience, including hands-on performance and automation experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience, acceptable

Proficient in one or more programming and scripting languages - C#, Java, Python, Groovy, JS

Must be hands-on with AWS and Azure Cloud API services testing

Must be hands-on with API performance testing tools – JMeter, ReadyAPI

Must possess working knowledge of UI Testing Tools – Selenium, Cucumber, BrowserStack, Appium.

Must be hands-on with complex SQL queries using databases like MySQL, MS SQL, and CosmosDB

Must be hands-on with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, and familiar with testing lifecycle tools like TestRail

Experience in leading and delivering for medium to large testing projects, including test automation

Strong analytical, multitasking, and organisational skills to manage testing on multiple projects

Experience with Agile methodology and concepts using JIRA or similar Agile tools

Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE The targeted base salary for this position is $139,900 to $199,300 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.

Work Authorization Requirement At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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