The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Sr. SDET to join our Quality Department, where you'll join a team of 14 field professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Engineering and Quality Assurance teams, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections with colleagues, customers, and guests across the organization.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedule
Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
Work closely with product, design, and development team members to understand business requirements and to communicate problem impacts/risks
Create and execute test plans and scripts that accurately and reliably assess application quality
Analyze test results to discover and report defects, following best practices as defined by the team
Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and framework libraries to verify the functionality and reliability of our software (Java, Groovy, Kotlin)
Conduct regular code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best practices are followed at all times. Automation code should be easy to extend and support
Be knowledgeable in the features for which the team is responsible; in collaboration with peers, develop quality assurance measures and testing standards
Communicate test progress, test results, and quality of application changes
Set standards in and coach other QAs in the test environment, data setup, and management
Apply a thorough understanding of relevant technology to deliver robust test suites. (web technologies, REST APIs, web services, physical devices, Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML)
Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins, Azure, etc.)
Use creativity and initiative to improve product test reliability, coverage, and accuracy
Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values
Experience and Qualifications
5 years of direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and/or major application product release
Experience working collaboratively with peers and coaching more junior team members
Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage
Proficiency in documenting defects with a high level of detail and accuracy, following standards as defined by the team
Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in version control systems like Git
Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML
Proficiency in testing APIs/services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI, Postman, or equivalent tools
Proficiency in cross-browser, cross-platform web and mobile testing with BrowserStack or equivalent tools
Deep expertise in Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium/Appium
Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools)
Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software
Proficiency in the preparation/maintenance of test data and test scripts
Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies
Direct hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins
Preferred Skills
Thorough understanding of Agile/Scrum development process
Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests
Education
BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
The salary range for this position is $98,600 - $124,000. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
