You're not a tester, you're a developer. Our Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) bridge the gap between Quality Assurance and Software Engineering, and it's all about automation. To ensure that Mews delivers high quality applications to hotels and guests around the world, we need to elevate our testing game - we need automation engineers. If you prefer script-writing over document-writing, and frameworks over manual work, then we can be friends.This role is embedded in the engineering team and works closely with product managers, data analysts and DevOps to guide development outcomes. We use GitHub, C#,TypeScript and Azure DevOps for tools, and we welcome innovative solutions and languages.✅ Your mission, should you choose to accept it:Take ownership of testing initiatives, showcasing autonomy and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Collaborate effectively as a team player, contributing to teams with a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes.Develop and maintain business/product-oriented testing strategies aligned with organizational goals.Design, implement, and execute automated tests across multiple levels, including unit, integration, contract, API, end-to-end (e2e), and performance testing.Drive fast feedback strategies to accelerate development cycles and improve product quality.Define and document base testing strategies and comprehensive test plans to guide testing efforts.Evaluate and select testing frameworks, providing insights into their advantages and disadvantages (e.g., familiarity with frameworks like Selenium, Jest, or Cypress is a plus).Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging base knowledge of continuous integration and deployment processes.Engage with team members to discuss and enhance the testability of developed applications, ensuring robust quality standards.🤝️ You'll be a great fit if you bring a few of the below with you:Proficiency in C# and/or TypeScript programming languages.Strong testing and automation mindset, with hands-on experience in test automation tools and methodologies.Experience with testing across various levels, including unit, integration, contract, API, e2e, and performance testing.Ability to understand and drive fast feedback strategies to support agile development practices.Capability to define and implement testing strategies and detailed test plans.Knowledge of multiple testing frameworks, with the ability to compare and contrast their (dis)advantages.Understanding of CI/CD processes and test integration within development pipelines.Excellent communication skills to discuss testability and collaborate with development teamsDemonstrated experience in taking ownership of projects or initiatives with measurable results.A mindset focused on continuous improvement in testing and automation practices.ROLE COMPETENCIESDELIVERYou are able to collaboratively and realistically plan bigger projects of your team in terms of time, effort and risk and ensure your team can hit deadlines. You communicate with teammates, collaborators, and stakeholders, and you take responsibility for your plans, both when they're on track and when they aren't.Domain ExpertiseYou use your specialised knowledge as well as your business and technical acumen to ensure that projects succeed. You know what tools are available and useful for your domain. You understand how they work, and the sorts of situations and problems for which they're useful and can use them effectively.Problem SolvingYou are guided by your experience to identify and solve issues with ease even when they are not in your domain. Your technical planning has shown to reduce failure scenarios and identify edge cases early on. You utilize data and proofs of concept to find creative solutions to difficult problems.CommunicationComplicated matters are consistently explained clearly and your written communication is concise and accurate. You document not only the narrow projects you are working on but also larger initiatives, making sure the right people have the right context.LeadershipYou take action when there is a problem without a clear owner, and you don't shy away from being the accountable party. You inspire and motivate others to tackle projects. You are generous with your time and foster an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions.
