SkyGrid, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operation and integration of autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as the operational nexus for Advanced Air Mobility, integration, and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support scaled operations.  The SkyGrid team is looking for a self-assured Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with advanced programming skills.  This role straddles the roles of Verification Engineer and Software Engineer. The purpose of this role is to assist in the design, implementation, and integration of automated test suites that verify various aspects of the software product’s functionality and quality. Performance Objectives:Understand the requirements and design high-level test cases and test scenarios. Contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of automated test suites Collaborate with multiple teams and produce test artifacts. Contribute to achieving robust test automation integrated with Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines across all test domains. Responsibilities:Set up, maintain, and perform test automation frameworks on multiple applications both on hardware and on the cloud.Build test scenarios and acceptance tests from systems level down to unit tests.Understand the flow of code and how it interacts with different components.Acknowledge project documents, customer demands, and product objectives to create and execute test cases.Work with deployment teams resolving level issues for systems, coordinate product design, and offer inputs on the testability of functional elements and designs.Provide artifacts and reports on all tests such as functional, performance, regression, code coverage, etc.Build dashboards and status reporting mechanisms connected to tools such as Jira and GitLab.Analyze systems/subsystems and provide recommendations to other teams to enhance the overall design.Research test tools, methodologies, and trends and upgrade existing practices and processes.Educate and advocate adoption of best practices to other teams.Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent experienceExcellent design and programming skills.2+ years of experience testing server-side applications.5+ years of relevant experience as part of an automated test team.5+ year of professional coding experience.Must have experience testing backend services such as APIs and databases.Previous experience with web app and web testing.Strong hands-on experience with QA methodologies, or prior QA experience.Knowledge of programming languages and process management methodology.Awareness of test methodologies and their corresponding tools.The ability to keep current with the constantly changing technology industry.Passion for testing, development, and design.Preferred Experience:Programming Languages: Proficiency in any of JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python API Testing Tools: Experience with Jest, Postman, JMeter, Rest-Assured, Soap UI, or similar Browser Automation Frameworks: Experience using Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools for robust browser UI automation. CI/CD Integration: Experience with continuous integration systems like GitLab to integrate testing within the development pipeline. Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with AWS or other cloud provider constructs. Version Control: Comfortable using Git for version control and collaborative development. Test Design: Skilled in implementing detailed test plans, test cases, and test procedures. Problem Analysis: Ability to investigate issues to their root cause and contribute to their resolution. Join Our Team and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits:
Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings.Headspace Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide.Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill developmentEngaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee.Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.