Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test Join to apply for the Lead Software Development Engineer in Test role at Solera Holdings, LLC. Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. The Role This role is for a Lead SDET – Software development Engineer in Test who leads the design, development, and delivery of automation test frameworks for our next generation software platform (computer vision, machine learning, sensor fusion, coaching workflows, reporting, alert management engines, high accuracy vehicle event analysis engines). The successful candidate will provide technical automation leadership as part of the Software QA Team and is accountable for all aspects of the QA process. This position requires solid experience testing N‑Tier application services and data platforms within an Agile development environment. Also, understands the database well. What You’ll Do Design, dev, docs, and maintenance of tools, test cases, and automation design for current and next gen software platforms Team with Product Management, SW Engineering, DevOps, and other technical teams in release planning and coordination Interpret functional requirements and designs to plan, develop, write, execute, and automate functional and data validation test plans Work with engineering and infrastructure teams on strategy and maintenance for required TDD/CI/CD development and Q/A environments Provide feedback and influence into the design process to help us build a testable platform, applications, and data models Design and build quality, performance, and reliability from day one. Drive effective technical execution and communication as a member of Agile scrum teams Document and communicate module and automation framework functions, interfaces, performance criteria, test cases, and results to diverse audiences Estimate effort, schedule, and develop tasks according to agreed scope and development milestones to meet overall project timelines Conduct defect management activities to include problem identification, issue research, analysis, and documentation Work closely with the development team for unit‑test reviews, issue diagnosis, resolution, and closure Lead or assist in data analysis to determine data health and consistency, or root cause of issues Lead the technical vision of the product assigned to Train engineers on new tools, methodologies, and technologies. Mentor engineers and help foster their personal and professional growth Identify areas of improvements and drive/implement solutions to drive efficiency and quality Identify technical solutions to problems and conduct POCs for new tools and applications. What You’ll Bring Must have BS in Computer science or related field or 8 years of technical experience as an SDET or similar role 6+ years of applied professional experience in an object-oriented programming language Knowledge and experience in complete development lifecycle, including code standards/reviews, source control processes, building and testing. Experience developing and testing in C# or Java. Experience developing tests through Appium and Selenium libraries. Experience designing and implementing tests for mobile applications for iOS and Android. Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and scaling test automation frameworks with a focus on extensibility, scalability, maintainability, and high performance. Strong experience in developing and implementing End-to-End test strategies. Prior work experience and understanding of Agile. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively across all levels. Ability to take a proactive, problem-solving/trouble‑shooting approach to identifying and solving problems. Experience with AI/ML-driven testing platforms and predictive analytics. Experience implementing software test automation into ci/cd process (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux OS). Nice to have Experience with microservice architecture. Experience with backend testing (API testing). Experience with Jenkins or other CICD tools. It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solera Holdings, LLC. by 2x Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level • Employment Type: Full-time • Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology • Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr