Senior Engineer SDET

Position Summary:

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at JetBlue will serve as a technical leader responsible for framework architecture, quality engineering strategy, CI/CD integration, service virtualization, and organizational quality improvements for mission critical Airline Operations applications. The Senior SDET will collaborate with Test Engineers, Developers, and Infrastructure to allow for automation integration, environment mocking, Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) Application Program Interface (API) integrations and other methods for defect detection earlier in the testing life cycle. The Senior SDET will need to be able to integrate with Application lifecycle tools, like Jira or Qtest.

You will mentor engineers and drive improvements that prevent defects earlier in the SDLC.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Airline Operations applications and services

- Develop mocks, stubs, test harnesses, and test data solutions.

- Translate complex Airline Operations workflows into comprehensive automation strategies and end-to-end test scenarios.

- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and quality gates.

- Lead API, integration, end-to-end, and mobile automation strategy.

- Drive shift-left testing initiatives and defect prevention practices.

- Troubleshoot complex automation, framework, environment, and integration issues.

- Work closely with Airline Operations stakeholders, Gather and analyze automation metrics specific to quality and software testing.

- Mentor SDETs, automation engineers, QA Analysts, and development partners.

- Partner with development, DevOps, infrastructure, product, and business stakeholders.

- Other duties as assigned.

- Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience

- Four (4) years of previous experience as part of a Software Development Team of testers

- Three (3) years of previous experience using Test Management Software

- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle

- Understanding of Java programming

- Understanding Microsoft Azure technologies

- Prior experience working in the airline industry, with a strong understanding of airline operations and operational workflows, is mandatory. Candidates should have hands-on experience testing or supporting airline operational system

- Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)

- Must pass a pre-employment drug test

- Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

- Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not available for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

- Strong development experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js.

- Strong experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or Eggplant.

- Experience with Git, Jira, qTest, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, or similar lifecycle/platform tooling.

- Experience implementing API automation frameworks, mocks, stubs, and service virtualization.

- Strong debugging, root cause analysis, and technical communication skills.

Crewmember Expectations:

- Regular attendance and punctuality

- Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice

- Able to maintain a professional appearance

- When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers

- Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft

- Identify safety and security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)

- Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun

- The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

- Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

- Hybrid work environment

- Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:

Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

- The base pay range for this position is between $105,600.00 and $150,400.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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