Principal Software Developer, Test Automation and Quality

Position Overview
We are looking for a Principal Software Developer with deep expertise in test automation and quality engineering to help shape the future of test infrastructure for a hybrid application environment. This individual contributor will build and scale automation frameworks for C++ and Java applications, as well as web and mobile platforms, working closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure release confidence, speed, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Test Automation Development:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable, and reliable test automation frameworks for C++, Java, browser, and mobile platforms

• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and continuously improve test execution speed and coverage

• Quality Assurance:

• Define and implement test strategies that support early defect detection and release confidence

• Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to improve test coverage and quality metrics

• Reliability Engineering:

• Detect, diagnose, and resolve flaky tests; improve trust in automated test results

• Build dashboards or metrics pipelines to track automation reliability over time

• Tooling & Innovation:

• Research and incorporate modern tools and practices, including AI/ML-assisted testing and self-healing automation frameworks

• Propose and experiment with solutions that increase automation efficiency and maintainability

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with developers, product managers, and DevOps to understand workflows and ensure test coverage for critical paths

• Share knowledge on best practices in test design, automation architecture, and shift-left testing strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience focused on test automation and quality

• Proven experience with C++ and Java-based application testing (including unit, integration, system, and UI tests)

• Solid experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, or custom-built frameworks

• Familiar with integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools

• Exposure to test reporting and debugging in continuous deployment workflows

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for test infrastructure and flaky tests

• Demonstrated ability to innovate and optimize test frameworks for speed, reliability, and maintainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in hybrid application environments (native desktop, browser, mobile)

• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for running tests at scale

• Exposure to AI/ML in test automation, self-healing tests, or predictive quality metrics

• Familiarity with developer platforms like Backstage for improving internal development workflows

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