Lead Software Development Engineer - Testing

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

As the Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products and systems. You will lead a team of skilled testers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business stakeholders. Your primary responsibility is to design, implement, and execute comprehensive end-to-end testing strategies to validate the functionality, performance, and scalability of our applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy Development: Develop and implement a robust end-to-end testing strategy that aligns with project objectives, requirements, and timelines. Identify and prioritize test scenarios and use cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Test Planning and Execution: Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and scalability. Execute tests, document results, and track defects. Ensure test documentation accurately reflects testing outcomes.

• Test Automation: Collaborate with automation teams to identify and automate key test scenarios. Develop and maintain automated test scripts, ensuring the efficiency and scalability of the test automation framework.

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of testers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship. Assign tasks, set clear expectations, and monitor team performance. Foster a collaborative and high-performing testing culture within the team.

• Test Environment Management: Coordinate with infrastructure teams to set up and maintain test environments that accurately replicate production conditions. Ensure the availability and quality of necessary test data and resources. · Defect Management: Track and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle. Prioritize defects based on their impact and work with development teams to facilitate timely resolutions. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventive measures.

• Test Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key testing metrics to measure the effectiveness and progress of testing activities. Prepare comprehensive test reports, including defect summaries, test coverage, and quality assessments, to communicate with stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains, and enhanced quality assurance practices. Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in software testing and drive their adoption within the team.

• Technical Strategy and Implementation: Own the technical strategy for cross-cutting practices or technology implementations, such as test data management, mobile device testing, or integration testing. Select and deploy best practices, tools, and frameworks with the highest potential business impact.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product teams to ensure that user stories are well-defined and testable. Collaborate with UX, engineering, and product management to create secure, reliable, and scalable software solutions.

• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing and engineering teams. Guide the team in creating meaningful test strategies and automated tests.

• Risk Assessment and Test Prioritization: Provide the team with risk assessments and make recommendations for test prioritization based on potential impact.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, and similar tools.
• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, Python, or C# for automation, tooling, and test development.
• Strong experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of data testing, including SQL queries, data validation, and integrity checks.
• Experience testing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Extensive hands-on experience in end-to-end, integration, regression, and system testing.
• Proven QA leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and scaling testing teams.
• Practical use of AI-powered testing tools for test generation, optimization, defect prediction, and analytics.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML model testing, including data quality, accuracy, bias, robustness, and drift validation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

• Substantial general work experience togetherwith comprehensivejob related experience in own area of expertise tofully competent level.(Over 6 years to 10 years )

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidateduring any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!