Workday

Principal, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET)

Workday$189K — $283K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.
  • 2 years of experience in software testing and automation.
  • 2 years of experience in Test-driven Development (TDD) or Behavior-driven Development (BDD).
  • 2 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests using tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, or Selenium.
  • 2 years of programming experience in languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
  • 2 years of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or GCP.
  • 2 years of experience in log monitoring using tools like Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement best practices for testing and robust automation frameworks.
  • Lead and mentor other Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) on test strategies and automation techniques.
  • Establish benchmarks for software testing processes including planning, case design, and execution.
  • Architect, design, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for integration and end-to-end testing.
  • Ensure automated tests seamlessly integrate into our CI/CD pipeline to enhance software delivery.
  • Proactively identify and manage potential risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Drive a culture of quality within the organization, influencing practices across teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with the possibility of partial telecommuting.
  • Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and role-specific commission/bonus.
  • Annual refresh stock grants as part of the compensation package.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
About the Team

About the Role

Define and implement best practices for testing, architecting robust automation frameworks, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through our CI/CD pipeline. Lead and mentor other SDETs on the team, providing guidance on test strategies, automation techniques, and problem-solving. Define and establish best practices for software testing, including test planning, test case design, execution, and reporting across various testing levels (unit, integration, system, etc.). Architect, design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable test automation frameworks and infrastructure for integration and end-to-end testing. Ensure the seamless integration of automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline, contributing to a robust and efficient software delivery process. Drive a culture of quality throughout the software development lifecycle, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks. *Position may allow for partial telecommuting.

Salary Range: $189,300 - $283,900

About You

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus two (2) years experience in the job offered or related occupation.

2 years (24 months) of experience in Software testing and automation;

2 years (24 months) of experience in Test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD);

2 years (24 months) of experience in CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests within them including Jenkins, Bamboo, Selenium;

2 years (24 months) of experience in Languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#;

2 years (24 months) of experience in Cloud technologies (AWS or GCP); and

2 years (24 months) of experience in Log Monitoring (Grafana, Solas - ELK, Splunk).

Other Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus five (5) years experience in the job offered or related occupation.

5 years (60 months) of experience in Software testing and automation;

5 years (60 months) of experience in Test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD);

5 years (60 months) of experience in CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests within them including Jenkins, Bamboo, Selenium;

5 years (60 months) of experience in Languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#;

5 years (60 months) of experience in Cloud technologies (AWS or GCP); and

5 years (60 months) of experience in Log Monitoring (Grafana, Solas - ELK, Splunk).

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Our Approach to Flexible Work

Workday uses a hybrid Flex Work Model. Most roles require at least 50% in-person time each quarter in a Workday office or with customers, prospects, or partners, with specific expectations varying by role, team, country, and business needs.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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