Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

				Overview:

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

  

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person's life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever's next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. 

  

Ready to join us?

About this opportunity 

Are you a seasoned SDET with over 10+ years of experience ready to lead transformative automation initiatives? Join us as a Sr. SDET, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our test automation strategies and driving excellence in our engineering processes.

In this role, you will select and implement cutting-edge test automation frameworks and tools tailored to our diverse project needs. You'll design and develop reusable automation components to ensure our test suites are both maintainable and scalable. Leading complex projects from start to finish, you'll collaborate closely with engineering managers, prioritize tasks, and execute strategies that align with our goals.

If you're passionate about driving continuous improvement, promoting best practices, and thriving in an Agile environment, we want to hear from you. Join us and make a significant impact with your extensive skills and experience.

 In this role, you will  

* Select and implement the most appropriate test automation frameworks, tools, and technologies to address diverse project needs and objectives.
* Design, develop, and maintain reusable test automation components and libraries to enhance maintainability and scalability of the test suite.
* Lead complex automation initiatives and projects from inception to completion, collaborating with engineering managers on project definition, prioritization, and execution.
* Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation. Apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and evaluate new testing methodologies and tools.
* Lead initiatives to promote best practices and continuous learning
* Ensure clear documentation and manage expectations
* Encourage a unified team spirit while constructively challenging ideas
* Utilize extensive experience in testing and automation of enterprise-grade distributed applications and services, including frontend and API test automation.
* Apply hands-on experience with frontend automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or similar, as well as API test automation using tools like Pytest.
* Work with JS or similar frameworks like Vue.js.
* Work with SQL and NoSQL database technologies to design and execute test cases involving database interactions.
* Exhibit strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.
* Thrive in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
* Utilize experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture to design and execute relevant test scenarios.
* Possess familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and expertise with CI/CD pipeline tooling including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Bamboo.
* Demonstrate working knowledge of tools such as IDEs, debuggers, build tools, source control systems, Unix tools, as well as experience with mocking, service virtualization, and contract testing.

In this role, you'll need   

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent educational experience.
* Demonstrate at least 10 years of experience with C# with strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms. Knowledge of modern languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
* Experience in Javascript & framworks like Vue.js, cypress, playwright is required.
* GIT experience is mandatory.
* Experience in developing automation frameworks from scratch is preferred.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture
* Familiar with performance testing tools like K6(preferred), Locust, JMeter or LoadRunner.
* Good to have Experience with APM (Application Performance Management) tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Dynatrace, splunk
* Proven ability to lead complex automation projects from inception to completion.
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bamboo).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and team leading capabilities.
* A proactive learning mindset and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Preferred (but not required):

* AWS certifications.
* Experience with DevOps practices.

Sound like a good fit?    

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don't worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.     

  

About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world's largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

   

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work - these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

   

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

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