Senior Engineer IT SDET

Position Summary

An opportunity for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Mobile Automation, the role will be working alongside an expanding development team, and candidate will be focusing on writing automated tests for Native iOS and Android Mobile Apps. The Senior SDET - Mobile Automation will be responsible for the management of test mocks and Stubs and the integrations of tests into a Continuous Development environment. The Senior SDET - Mobile Automation will collaborate with Test Engineers, Developers, and Infrastructure to allow for automation integration, environment mocking, Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) Application Program Interface (API) integrations and other methods for defect detection earlier in the testing life cycle. The Senior SDET - Mobile Automation will need to be able to integrate with Application lifecycle tools, like Jira or Qtest.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute high quality automation tests to ensure sufficient test
  
  coverage for iOS and Android applications.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Appium, Webdriver.io, Xcode, Espresso, XCUITest, and UI Automator).
• Participate in automation script code reviews.
• Working continuously with the development and test engineering teams to automate
  
  testing.
• Design and develop automation frameworks tailored to the specific needs of Native Mobile application testing, incorporating best practices for modularity, reusability, and scalability.
• Strong development experience with JavaScript and Python.
• Strong experience with development and/or automation tools (Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and delivery of native mobile applications, ensuring fast feedback on code changes.
• Set up and maintain test environments, including emulators, simulators, and real devices, to support automated testing across different configurations.
• Document automation processes, procedures, and best practices, and provide training and guidance to quality assurance (QA) and development teams on automation tools and techniques.
• Build new scripts and troubleshoot existing scripts. Solve complex record and run issues including complex correlation problems.
• Analyze test results and prioritize and log defects with appropriate information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant area; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience

• Three (3) years of previous experience as part of a Software Development Team of testers
• Three (2) years of previous experience using Test Management Software
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Understanding of one of the programming languages JavaScript or Python
• Understanding Microsoft Azure technologies
• Available for overnight travel (10%)

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in Eggplant tool is preferable
• Experience in developing and deploying mobile applications for iOS and/or Android platforms
• Experience with testing and debugging mobile native applications across different devices and operating systems
• Knowledge of full app development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban
• Knowledge of different testing methodology
• Knowledge of Rest API and HTTP Methods
• Experience with API Testing tools Postman or RestAssured
• Experience implementing API automation frameworks
• Experience Implementing Mocks and Stubs in a test environment
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Firewalls, Networking theory and server environments
• Knowledge of Testing windows desktop, Native Mobile App, web applications, web services and interfaces
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Visio
• Focused and driven to excellence to ensure quality of deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and an understanding of how IT is ultimately delivered to the Customer

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))

Equipment:

• Mobile Devices, Desktops and related equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment
• Present for core hours but additional hours required for late releases approximately once per week

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $105,600.00 and $150,400.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.