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JOB DESCRIPTION
Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Lead SDET to join the Firewire team, driving test strategy, automation, and quality assurance. This role blends deep technical expertise in test automation with domain knowledge in peer payment systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Leads and builds test automation frameworks using ReadyAPI/SoapUI for rest-based APIs hosted on Azure cloud, as well as contribute to the existing automated frameworks to be used by other Automation SDETs and QA Engineers.
- Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Github).
- Leads the creation of test strategy, test planning, and test execution related to all aspects of testing like functional, integration, systems, end-to-end testing, accessibility, database validations and automation.
- Validate integration with third party systems and APIs.
- Ensure test coverage across custom objects, workflows, triggers, and data migration.
- Collaborate with backend developers and admins to ensure testability of features.
- Be hands-on contributor and manage a team of QA engineers through all phases of testing.
- Reviews requirements and design specifications and derive test strategy to validate end to end user flow journeys, reports test results, drives 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 QA team’s assigned testing tasks and delivering them on time and efficiently as per project deadlines.
Leads the production verification and validation activities for post-released applications as well as defect triage and root cause analysis for platform related issues.
Qualifications:- Minimum 8 years of in-depth QA Engineering experience including hands-on automation experience and at least 2 years as a SDET QA Lead.
- 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, Groovy, JS.
- Must be hands-On with Azure Cloud API services testing.
- Must be hands-On with API testing tools – ReadyAPI, Soap UI, JMeter.
- Must be hands-On with complex SQL queries using databases like MySQL and MS SQL.
- 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 organizational skills to manage testing on multiple projects.
- Experience with Agile methodology and concepts using JIRA or similar Agile tools.
- Understanding of QA processes in regulated environments (e.g. PCI DSS, SOC 2).
- Experience in fintech or platform engineering environments.
- Familiarity with FW operational domains such as release management, platform stability, and developer experience.
- Contributions to open-source QA frameworks or technical publications.
- Demonstrated leadership in building scalable QA practices.
POSITION TYPE
RegularPAY 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.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
Green Dot promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Green Dot provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights.
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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