LawPay is hiring a
SDET Manager

Summary

AffiniPay is looking for an experienced SDET Manager to lead their team in building quality into new products. The role involves managing a team of SDETs, defining best development practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build an automation framework using Python 3, PyTest, and AI/ML tools.

Requirements

• A MS/BS in computer science or IT or at least 8 years equivalent work experience
• Experience working cross-functionally with development managers, product managers, and other stakeholders
• Led a team of developers or SDETs for at least 3 years in an Agile environment
• Experience in the design and use of an automation framework, preferably PyTest
• A demonstrated proficiency in Python 3 and ability to complete a coding assignment
• A strong understanding between testing types (Unit, Functional, Non-Functional, E2E, Edge Case, etc.) and what attributes of a test make it a candidate for automation and which do not
• Familiarity with a test tracking tool, such as TestRail, Tricentis qTest, or similar and use of associated APIs for reporting automated testing results
• Experience with CircleCI, Jenkins, or some other CI system
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar distributed logging/message queuing systems
• Experience with Git or other SCM
• Experience automating tests for back-end APIs
• Experience with automation of tests for both monolithic and microservice-based architectures
• Previous experience with automated testing of cloud based applications
• A strong understanding of and experience with automated testing of front-end UIs, preferably in Playwright
• Familiarity with SQL databases, writing tests using complex queries, and understanding complex schemas, along with the data needed to develop various automated test cases

Responsibilities

• Actively own automation architecture, strategy, and processes across the QE organization
• Actively own performance of your team through regular meetings, 1:1s, and technical mentorship
• Lead SDET team in Agile Kanban, managed SDET backlog
• Engage in automation PR reviews as necessary
• Own and deliver automation framework and testing capability roadmap in collaboration with QE Manager(s) and Development Teams
• Make hands-on contributions to the design and development of Test Automation Framework, associated tests and maintenance of that framework

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with Ruby/Ruby on Rails and/or Node.js
• Experience with Scala, either development or test
• Previous finance/fintech or adjacent experience

Benefits

• Fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage
• Pet insurance
• Flexible paid time off policy
• 401K or RRSP with company match
• Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees
• Health Wellness Program
• Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorships, leadership programs and AffiniPayU courses
• Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country
• D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff
• An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego, including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups