Software Test Engineer - SDET (contract)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated quality assurance professional to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, Agile environment where you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of cutting-edge cloud-based web applications. You will leverage your deep expertise in test automation, API testing, and integration testing to design and implement robust testing frameworks while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including developers, QA analysts, and product managers. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. This position requires working onsite at one of our corporate offices at least two days per week., * Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts for UI using Selenium Java and for REST APIs using Rest Assured and TestNG

• Build and implement SQL queries and validate databases using automation tools
• Blend automated and manual testing strategies to ensure comprehensive end-to-end functional coverage without compromising quality
• Perform hands-on testing of Microservices and REST APIs, including automation and integration testing
• Review requirements and design documents to create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans, test strategies, and accurate work execution estimates
• Utilize the Atlassian toolset, including Jira, Confluence, Stash, and Bamboo, for project management, defect tracking, and documentation
• Collaborate with developers, QA analysts, and product managers to understand requirements and define test coverage needs
• Drive defect triage and risk escalation within Agile and Scrum development processes
• Document and report defects clearly and concisely in Jira and Confluence, with effective escalation of test results
• Coordinate test support activities between US and remote testing teams as needed
• Apply critical thinking to translate complex application flows into well-structured test cases
• Perform root-cause analysis and leverage data-driven problem-solving and debugging skills to support solutions using underlying data
• Execute integration tests with a solid understanding of application systems and their interdependencies
• Apply AI-enabled capabilities to support manual, automation, and integration testing efforts, This is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to innovative technology solutions for one of the world's most recognized hospitality brands. You will work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, all while making a meaningful impact on the guest experience through the reliability and performance of mission-critical applications. If you are a driven quality assurance professional looking to advance your career and take on challenging, high-visibility work, this role is the perfect next step.

• Proficiency in test automation using Selenium Java, Rest Assured, TestNG, Cucumber, Postman, Ready API, and REST/JSON APIs
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to build queries and validate databases through automation
• Hands-on experience with Microservice and REST API testing, including automation and integration
• Proficiency with the Atlassian toolset including Jira, Confluence, Stash, and Bamboo
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset
• Knowledge of cloud-based web application architecture with emphasis on AWS Cloud
• Understanding of deployment technologies and cloud infrastructure
• Detailed understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Front-end UI knowledge including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with AI-enabled testing capabilities
• Knowledge of the hospitality domain is a plus, * 7+ years of professional work experience in the design of automated test frameworks and scripts for UI using Selenium and REST APIs using Rest Assured and TestNG
• Experience applying AI-enabled capabilities to support manual, automation, and integration testing efforts
• Experience in the hospitality domain preferred