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Principal Software Development Engineer in Test - Media Player - The Walt Disney Company
Software Engineer
Lead test engineering for a high‑scale media player, designing automated frameworks, driving quality across the delivery pipeline, and mentoring teams using Java, Python, Selenium, CI/CD, and cloud services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement robust, scalable test automation frameworks for the media player across web, mobile, and OTT platforms.
- Define and enforce quality standards, test strategies, and performance metrics throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure rapid, reliable releases.
- Lead a team of SDETs, providing technical mentorship, code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Utilize cloud services (AWS) for test environments, data management, and scalable execution of large‑scale test suites.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java and Python.
- Extensive hands‑on experience building test automation using Selenium or equivalent frameworks.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) and cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
- Proven track record of leading SDET teams and delivering high‑quality, production‑ready software at scale.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, global environment.
Skills
javapythonseleniumtest automationcicdaws