SDET Manager
Koddi
On-site
Fort Worth, Michigan, United States
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
About Koddi
We are a global technology company with software and services that help top digital marketplaces effectively monetize their first-party audiences through industry-leading commerce media technology and strategy. Our enterprise platforms leverage first-party data to drive marketplace revenue and profit by improving user experience and target shoppers throughout the purchase path. Koddiβs platforms enable any advertiser, any marketplace, in any industry to increase awareness, generate demand, and drive revenue. We are committed to driving innovation and growth in the commerce media space.
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Job SummaryΒ
The SDET Manager will be responsible for leading our test automation efforts, developing and executing a comprehensive QA strategy, and ensuring the highest quality standards across all of our applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automated testing, release engineering, building frameworks for multiple teams to leverage, a proven track record of leading projects from planning through delivery, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
What Youβll Do
- Lead and manage the QA team, providing direction, mentorship, and support.
- Develop and implement a QA strategy that aligns with our company goals and application needs.
- Determine the best tools and technologies for automated API testing, scale testing, and automated UI testing.
- Build frameworks for other engineering teams to leverage in their own testing efforts.
- Lead adoption of CI/CD release engineering techniques implementing industry best practices for achieving safe and predictable releases.
- Continuously improve development velocity by driving improvement in dev environments, build, test, and release processes.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Oversee the development and execution of testing within a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions.
- Ensure continuous improvement of QA processes and practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Hire, train, and develop QA team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Who You Are
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in test automation
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams as well as managing release engineering and test automation processes.
- Strong leadership character with a demonstrable desire to make a significant impact by pushing results and quality.
- Strong expertise in automated API testing, scale testing, and automated UI testing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects from planning through delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing using GitHub Actions.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure.
- Experience with release management
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively plan, hire, and hold team members accountable.