Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company Overview:Age of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winning ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions, My Math Academy®, My Reading Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. 
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build world-class tools for students and educators. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of educational tools, ensuring that our applications are not only reliable but also enhance the learning experience for students and educators alike. You will contribute to our quality strategy by developing and maintaining automated test suites, ensuring high-performance, data-rich web and mobile applications. You will be instrumental in implementing best practices in observability and reporting, identifying and resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement. This role will also report to Engineering Leadership.  

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for server, web, and mobile applications. 
• Work closely with developers and product teams to understand the architecture and create comprehensive test plans. 
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution. 
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure test coverage and code quality. 
• Collaborate with the development team to incorporate test automation into the continuous integration and delivery pipeline. 
• Leverage real-time metric and data dashboard technologies like Grafana, Prometheus, or similar, to monitor test results and system performance, providing actionable insights. 
• Evaluate new technologies and tools, recommending those that improve testing processes and align with our existing environment. 
• Mentor junior QA engineers and developers on best practices in test automation, fostering a culture of quality. 
• Take initiative to proactively identify areas for improvement in testing processes, advocate for innovative solutions, and solve complex issues both independently and collaboratively. 

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation. 
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as JavaScript or Go, that integrates with our technology stack. 
• Advanced proficiency working with relational databases, such as MySQL and …