Software Engineer in Test

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software products across the organization. You will design and execute comprehensive test strategies, develop scalable automation frameworks, mentor other engineers, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality releases. This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a passion for building robust test solutions.

• Partner with product management, design, and engineering teams to understand business requirements and identify risks and quality impacts.
• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts that accurately validate application functionality.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and document findings with clarity and precision following team standards.
• Build, enhance, and support scalable automation frameworks and test libraries using Java, Groovy, or Kotlin.
• Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to object‑oriented design best practices and maintainable automation patterns.
• Become a subject-matter expert in assigned feature areas and help define testing standards and quality assurance measures.
• Communicate testing progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Establish best practices for test data and test environment management, and coach junior SDETs/QAs.
• Apply deep knowledge of web technologies, REST APIs, web services, and device interactions to design reliable test suites.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing using tools such as Jenkins or Azure.
• Identify opportunities to increase test coverage, reliability, and overall product quality through creative and proactive initiatives.
• Demonstrate alignment with Hyatt’s core values and contribute to a culture of quality and accountability.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET supporting major application releases or complex system integrations.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and collaborating across engineering teams.
• Strong ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into effective test strategies and scripts.
• Expertise in defect documentation with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git or Subversion.
• Hands-on experience testing REST and SOAP APIs using tools such as SoapUI or Postman.
• Deep expertise in Java and/or Groovy test automation frameworks, including Selenium or Appium.
• Ability to analyze logs and troubleshoot issues using tools like Splunk.
• Experience working with automated testing tools, reporting systems, and ad-hoc query utilities.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining test data and test scripts.
• Strong understanding of software testing best practices and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

• Comprehensive understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience writing automated unit tests using JUnit or TestNG.