Lead SDET Engineer

We’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.

This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location Requirement
This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:
 

Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a for a Lead SDET Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and maintain performance test automation frameworks using JMeter, Jenkins and SQL, as well as contribute to the existing frameworks to be used by other SDETs and QA Engineers

• Lead, build, and maintain performance test automation frameworks using ReadyAPI/SoapUI for rest-based APIs hosted on Amazon cloud and Azure cloud, as well as contribute to the existing automated frameworks to be used by other SDETs and QA Engineers

• Develop and execute test cases related to functional load testing, stress testing, and end-to-end system load testing and automate them for regression and execution

• Write SQL queries and scripts to create and extract data for testing purposes

• Lead the creation of test strategy, test planning, and test execution related to performance testing like BAU load, stress, limits, end-to-end systems testing, database validations and automation

• Be a hands-on contributor and manage a team of QA Engineers through all phases of testing

• Review requirements and design specifications, and derive a test strategy to validate system performance, report test results, drive the defect triage process with stakeholders, while adhering to established QA and Project Management processes

• Take ownership and work proactively with minimum supervision on the Performance QA team’s assigned testing tasks and deliver them on time and efficiently as per project deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of in-depth QA Engineering experience, including hands-on performance and automation experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience, acceptable

• Proficient in one or more programming and scripting languages - C#, Java, Python, Groovy, JS

• Must be hands-on with AWS and Azure Cloud API services testing

• Must be hands-on with API performance testing tools – JMeter, ReadyAPI

• Must possess working knowledge of UI Testing Tools – Selenium, Cucumber, BrowserStack, Appium.

• Must be hands-on with complex SQL queries using databases like MySQL, MS SQL, and CosmosDB

• Must be hands-on with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, and familiar with testing lifecycle tools like TestRail

• Experience in leading and delivering for medium to large testing projects, including test automation

• Strong analytical, multitasking, and organisational skills to manage testing on multiple projects

• Experience with Agile methodology and concepts using JIRA or similar Agile tools

 **Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**

POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE

The targeted base salary for this position is $139,900 to $199,300 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

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We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request

Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.

Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Important Notice on Application Accuracy
We value integrity in our hiring process. Please ensure that all information provided in your resume and application is accurate and authentic. Submissions found to be fraudulent or misleading will result in disqualification from consideration, and any offers extended may be rescinded.