Senior SDET

Job Description:

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Senior SDET is to develop our casino management system from the ground up. The Senior SDET will design and implement robust testing frameworks and strategies that ensure high-quality, reliable, and scalable software. The Senior SDET is passionate about modern development practices and technologies and thrives in a collaborative environment.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies and frameworks for our casino management system, encompassing unit, integration, functional, and performance testing. 

• Establish and enforce testing standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout the development lifecycle. 

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks using modern tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG) to support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. 

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into the build pipeline, ensuring fast feedback on code quality. 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers, to understand requirements and define testing criteria. 

• Act as a key advocate for quality within the development team, providing insights and recommendations to improve software quality. 

• Execute test cases, analyze results, and document findings, ensuring that issues are identified and communicated effectively to the development team. 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. 

• Implement performance and load testing strategies to ensure the system can handle high transaction volumes and user loads. 

• Collaborate with security teams to conduct security testing and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. 

• Mentor and guide junior SDETs and quality engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team. 

• Lead training sessions on testing tools, methodologies, and best practices to enhance the team's technical capabilities. 

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and quality assurance. 

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the testing framework and overall development practices. 

• Perform job duties in a safe manner.

• Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.

• Proof of authorization to work in the United States.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy. 

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automated testing and quality assurance in complex applications. 

• Demonstrated experience building testing frameworks and strategies for large-scale, high-availability systems, preferably in the gaming or casino industry. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript, with hands-on experience in developing automated test scripts. 

• Strong knowledge of modern testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). 

• In-depth understanding of testing methodologies, including Agile, TDD (Test-Driven Development), and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development). 

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite). 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices to enhance automation and deployment processes. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.

• Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.