Software Development Engineer Test

OUR STORY

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price. 

OUR VALUES

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything.  We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.  

Environmentally and Socially conscious.  We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET-3) to lead the development of scalable test automation frameworks, drive best testing practices, and enhance overall software quality. As an SDET-3, you will work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure test automation is embedded throughout the development lifecycle. You will mentor junior SDETs and contribute to continuous improvement in test automation and quality engineering processes.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design and develop scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing.
• Implement robust test scripts using Java, Python, or JavaScript with frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or Playwright.
• Develop and maintain API test automation using RestAssured, Postman, or Karate.
• Enhance existing automation frameworks to improve execution speed, stability, and maintainability.
• Implement performance testing strategies using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests early in the SDLC (Shift-Left testing).

Quality Engineering & Best Practices

• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression, integration, and performance testing layers.
• Drive test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies.
• Improve test data management for stable and repeatable test execution.
• Implement mocking and service virtualization where applicable.
• Lead code reviews for test automation scripts and provide feedback.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Enhance test execution in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bamboo, or CircleCI.
• Work closely with DevOps engineers to optimize test automation in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Develop test execution reports and dashboards using Allure, TestRail, and Datadog.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product managers to define test strategies and quality metrics.
• Mentor SDET-1 and SDET-2 team members on automation strategies, debugging, and testing best practices.
• Participate in defect triage and help identify root causes for production issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-9 years of experience in software development, test automation, and quality engineering.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, Appium, Playwright.
• Experience in testing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Experience in cloud-based testing (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Exposure to performance testing (JMeter, Gatling, Locust) and security testing methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with mocking frameworks (WireMock, Mountebank).
• Knowledge of contract testing using Pact or similar tools

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.