Full-Time

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

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Global Relay

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based communication solutions for regulated industries

Data & Analytics

Government & Public Sector

Energy

AI & Machine Learning

Financial Services

Senior

London, UK

Required Skills

TCP/IP

Agile

Software Testing

SQL

Apache Kafka

Java

Jenkins

Apache Thrift

MongoDB

REST APIs

Hadoop

Selenium

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in test development
Minimum 2 years of experience leading a small team
Strong understanding of the Java language and object oriented principles
Expertise applying test practices in an agile environment
Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit
Experience testing backend systems or APIs
Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter
Experience with web services technology such as REST, JSON, or Thrift
Experience testing web applications with Selenium WebDriver
Experience with big data technology such as Hadoop, MongoDB, Kafka, or SQL
Knowledge of network principles and protocols such as HTTP, TLS, and TCP
Experience with continuous integration systems such as Jenkins or Bamboo
Experience with continuous delivery concepts

Responsibilities

Manage performance assessments and hiring for a small team of SDETs
Drive the team’s testing and automation strategies
Define and organize the teams test planning for releases
Design and coding of automation frameworks, tests and tools
Participate in team planning and story grooming
Participate in test execution, issue identification and resolution in support of the release
Propose and implement improvements to automation and test processes
Develop and maintain shared testing libraries
Provide training, mentorship and support to other members on the team
Conduct code reviews, improve and maintain quality of the automation code
Document the automation framework, tools and infrastructure

Who we are:

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

We encourage you to apply if your qualifications and experience are a good fit for any of our openings.

Your Role:

As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you oversee testing resources on a small, highly focused team responsible for delivery of highly scalable and robust services within Global Relay’s platform. You are responsible to ensure appropriate and efficient testing strategies are applied in your areas of responsibility, with a focus on shift-left testing principles. You will drive continual improvement in your team’s automation frameworks and coverage while mentoring other SDETs in the team on industry leading technologies and test practices. You will guide and participate hands-on in the team’s testing efforts to ensure quality of coverage, quality of code and quality of delivery.

Your Job:

Manage performance assessments and hiring for a small team of SDETs
Drive the team’s testing and automation strategies
Define and organize the teams test planning for releases
Design and coding of automation frameworks, tests and tools
Participate in team planning and story grooming
Participate in test execution, issue identification and resolution in support of the release
Propose and implement improvements to automation and test processes
Develop and maintain shared testing libraries
Provide training, mentorship and support to other members on the team
Conduct code reviews, improve and maintain quality of the automation code
Document the automation framework, tools and infrastructure

About You:

Minimum 8 years of experience in test development
Minimum 2 years of experience leading a small team
Strong understanding of the Java language and object oriented principles
Expertise applying test practices in an agile environment
Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit
Experience testing backend systems or APIs
Experience with any of the following is an asset:

Testing performance with JMeter or similar tools
Web services technology such as REST, JSON or Thrift
Testing web applications with Selenium WebDriver
Big data technology such as Hadoop, MongoDB, Kafka or SQL
Network principles and protocols such as HTTP, TLS and TCP
Continuous integration systems such as Jenkins or Bamboo
Continuous delivery concepts

#LI-Hybrid

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it’s flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com.

Global Relay

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Global Relay stands out as a leading provider of compliant, cloud-based electronic communication solutions, servicing over 20,000 customers in 90 countries, including 22 of the top 25 banks. The company's integrated compliance solutions, including intelligent archiving, superior data connectors, and proactive surveillance, enable regulated organizations to meet collaboration, privacy, and security requirements. With a focus on the global financial sector and other highly regulated industries, Global Relay offers tailored solutions for compliant communications, demonstrating its industry leadership and technical prowess.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↑ 24%

2 year growth

↑ 51%