SDET Supervisor

• The Supervisor SDET has knowledge in designing and implementing test automation frameworks and strategies, with experience in programming languages, system design principles, and various testing techniques and tools.
• They are responsible and accountable for ensuring software quality, leading research and development efforts, and staying updated on technology trends to improve the organization's software solutions and overall technical strategy.
• The Supervisor SDET mentors Senior and Junior SDET’s and provides coaching and facilitates knowledge sharing to ensure colleagues continued growth on technology best practices to ensures that technical solutions are developed in a way that are scalable, maintainable, secure, and efficient.
• Works closely with AFA Division and Department leaders to coordinate work and project priorities.
• The Supervisor SDET is responsible for developing/implementing Innovative approaches to aid in meeting and achieving defined metrics to aid in meeting organizational objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, mathematics, engineering, physics, or similar preferred; commensurate experience in software testing and software development is acceptable

Technical Skills and Requirements

• Competent in database principles and at scripting SQL queries
• High degree of knowledge and experience in organizationally accepted Software Testing Tools and languages (e.g., Azure DevOps pipeline and test plans, xUnit, nUnit, Jmeter, Jasmine, Mocha, MOQ, TestComplete, SoapUI, and Selenium)
• Expert in test design and test automation focusing on functional, security, performance, mobile, load and infrastructure/ workstation testing.
• Expert in software testing best practices
• Competent knowledge of a multi-platform environment like Mac, Unix and Windows
• Competent in code coverage tools
• Moderate degree of understanding in the usage of tools used for software development (e.g., Visual Studio, Chrome Developer Tools, SQL Server Management Studio))
• Novice skilled in object-oriented design Novice skilled in object relational mapping (ORM)
• Competent in testing patterns (e.g., inversion of control, dependency injection)
• Strongly skilled in the testing of web services (e.g., SOAP and REST)
• Competent in the use of code repository tools such as SVN and GitHub
• Intermediate understanding of the use of continuous integration, continuous delivery and source code management
• Strong understanding of secure coding and best practices
• Strong skill in software analysis, design, and problem resolution
• Strong understanding of the software development process
• Proven understanding of organizationally accepted technology standards Intermediate understanding of software development in a multi-platform environment such as Mac, Linux, and Windows
• Intermediate degree of understanding of hardware, storage, networking and other infrastructure and data components
• High degree of understanding of organizationally approved project management methodologies (e.g. Agile/Scrum, Waterfall)
• Understanding of cloud technologies and platforms and their application to the organization
• Understanding of full-stack development.
• Expert in DevOps methodologies (e.g., automation, continuous feedback, quality signal)

Soft Skills

• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of audiences such as other software developers, engineers, architects, business analysts, software testers, management, and business stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead and mentor resources to complete high-quality projects on time and within scope
• Possesses well-developed motivational, professional, and leadership qualities
• Positive attitude with the ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Proven Accountability partner with QA Manager, IT Managers and QA Engineers
• Proven commitment to meeting organizational and departmental goals and objectives
• Strong analytical, statistical, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail Inquisitive and proactive with an ability to work both independently and within a team environment and a desire to continuously learn new skills and technologies; takes initiative and is a solution seeker
• Thrives in a team environment and develops excellent relationships with others Demonstrates accountability and ownership of team members success, assigned tasks and department/team morale.

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