Senior Software Engineer - Testing Platform

Collette is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Testing Platform to join our growing Technology Team. This is a hybrid role based at headquarters in Pawtucket, RI.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, visionary engineer with a strong DevOps background to join our developer platform team to serve as our area lead for testing. In this role, you will architect, implement, and champion a transformative testing infrastructure designed to elevate our testing maturity across web applications and microservices. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines, and define measurable quality metrics that drive both excellence and accountability throughout the organization.

Primary Functions:

Platform Design & Implementation

• Architect and build a unified, scalable testing platform by leveraging open-source technologies and integrating them with our existing CI/CD pipelines built by our Developer Platform team.
• Develop frameworks and automation strategies to test web applications and microservices effectively.
• Collaborate with product development teams to streamline testing practices and ensure smooth platform adoption.

DevOps Integration & Process Optimization

• Embed continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Design and implement reference example automated test suites that run at every stage of the deployment process.
• Advocate for best practices in infrastructure automation and continuous integration.

Quality Metrics & Incentives

• Define, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for software quality.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide insights into testing efficacy and quality improvements.

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

• Act as the in-house subject matter expert on testing, offering technical guidance and training to teams across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging tools and methodologies, recommending strategic upgrades and pilots to maintain a cutting-edge testing environment.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive a culture shift toward proactive quality assurance.

Transformative Change Management

• Assess current testing processes and systems; identify opportunities for transformative improvements.
• Work side-by-side with our product engineering teams to bootstrap the automated test suites on existing products that have little coverage.
• Develop roadmaps for transitioning from ad-hoc manual testing practices to an integrated, automated testing platform.
• Serve as an evangelist for quality assurance, promoting innovative approaches and fostering a mindset that embraces continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required; additional training or certifications in DevOps, automation, or quality assurance are a plus.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing testing platforms for web applications and microservices.
• Strong background in DevOps, including experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with modern testing frameworks and automation tools.
• Competency in one or more general purpose programming languages (Eg. C#, Java, Python, Go, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to define and track quality metrics, with experience building dashboards and reports that drive team performance.
• Experience analyzing complex systems, pinpointing production bottlenecks, and optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and orchestrating cross-team initiatives.
• Proven record of driving cultural and procedural changes in organizations with varying degrees of testing maturity.