SDET - Software Development engineer in Test

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

A Hybrid working model

What does an SDET do at Hogarth?

 We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to help pioneer the creation of large-scale automation solutions. Primary responsibilities include developing tools, updating frameworks, executing and maintaining automation scripts, working with QA Leads to support projects, and interfacing with development teams. Hands-on experience with Content Management, Digital asset management systems, and scalable, dynamic rendering engines is a great plus. You will collaborate with a group of hard-working engineers to deliver test automation solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation projects including, initial concept, design requirements, system architecture, and test plans
• Work closely with the development team on the design and implementation of new features and libraries for automation frameworks
• Developing test automation for web and mobile applications (iOS and Android)
• Build test automation infrastructure and test libraries to automate testing end-to-end from deployment, test execution, and reporting test results
• Identify, design, and implement improvements to the current architecture. This may include internal process improvements, automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, reducing cost, re-designing infrastructure for greater reliability, etc.
• Build self-service tools, APIs, and scripts for continuous end-to-end test automation which will be used across multiple teams
• Drive increased test automation coverage and reporting in all areas.
• Collaborate with the teams to identify efficiencies and process improvements at all levels and automate routine tasks
• Maintaining the current automation framework and automated test case repositories.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Quality Assurance principles and methodologies
• 5+ years of hands-on software development using JavaScript, Node.js, Mocha, Jest, Selenium Web Driver, and related technologies
• Proven track record of building automation frameworks for different levels of testing: unit, integration, end-to-end
• Advanced understanding of modern front-end frameworks such as Vue.js, React, Angular
• Strong understanding of CMS, Databases, Web Services, XML, HTML, CSS, and DOMelements
• Experience building automation for dynamic data-driven applications
• Experience with GitLab and continuous integration build systems such as Jenkins
• Ability to analyze complex enterprise systems and multi-tier applications
• Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems
• Showing creativity and initiative to improve product test coverage and effectiveness
• Good attitude towards collaboration and problem-solving
• Knowledge of industry-standard test automation tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience

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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details. 

Pay Range
$75 - $94