SDET Lead (Contract)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the client automation strategy and execution for the project
  • Create the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture
  • Make architectural choices for test systems spanning C#, C++, Unreal Engine Blueprint infrastructure
  • Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support long-term platform growth
  • Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies to protect release confidence
  • Collaborate with online services SDETs to build automation integrated with services
• Product owner for the automation scrum team
  • Build stakeholder alignment and manage team execution of core technology deliverables in alignment with project priorities and in partnership with technical leads in your areas
  • Gather area, product, or program requirements from customers, ensuring they are tracked in the appropriate backlogs and (when viable) represented in the project roadmap
  • Successfully deliver on area product, program, or goals, defining (and aligning with customers on) quality, risks, and expectations throughout
  • Regularly communicate product, program, and area status and risks, providing visibility to stakeholders and leadership
  • Manage area risks and establish risk mitigations
  • Ensure team health, culture, efficacy and efficiency
  • Engage with external partners to explore, maintain, and integrate technology solutions
• Hands on engineering work, including Unreal Blueprint automation and automation infrastructure (C#/C++)
  • Develop, maintain, and improve automated test cases, testing tools and frameworks
  • Build and improve test infrastructure
  • Monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance
  • Research, evaluate, and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve testing scalability and efficiency

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency with object-oriented languages such as C#, C++, or similar
• Experience developing automated tests, frameworks, and test tools
• Experience with modern game engines, particularly related to automation and test tooling
• Strong communication skills (verbal / written); able to collaborate effectively across disciplines and organizational levels
• Embrace a "we" culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

• Experience with performance profiling pipelines
• Experience developing technical roadmaps, staffing plans, etc.
• Experience with Unreal