Lead Quality Engineer SDET at Hilton in McLean, Virginia

Job Description:

*** The location for this position is virtual/remote ***

From smartphone capabilities like Digital Key to Hilton Connected Room that allow for integrated entertainment, temperature, and lighting controls, Hilton’s Global Technology team is responsible for creating the hospitality experience of the future – for our guests, owners, and Team Members. Through innovative technology development and deployment, this team ensures Hilton has the technology needed to support our continued global growth while remaining at the forefront of hospitality technology innovation.

What will I be doing?

Lead Quality Engineer SDET will develop, manage and implement all phases of quality assurance testing, including analysis of product requirements to produce test requirements and development and execution of functional system test plans in a multi-tiered environment. To be successful in the role, the candidate should be able to solve sophisticated problems by conceiving and driving innovative technical QE solutions with in-depth hands-on technical expertise. The candidate will be responsible for a team of engineers and testing automation framework. 

More specifically, the candidate will:

• Own and support testing as a member of an agile software development team


• people leadership (performance and growth management), delivery and execution, and hands-on development


• Manage the discovery and high-level design phases of major automation initiatives as well as driving day-to-day execution of projects and delivering achievements


• Conduct code reviews and ensure a standard of engineering excellence among the direct reports


• Contribute to Enterprise Test Automation Frameworks when needed


• Lead a motivated, diverse, globally distributed team to deliver world-class products, through the testing of mobile (iOS and Android) and web integrated technologies using off-the-shelf test frameworks with custom components

What are we looking for?

The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Effective communication skills to build dynamic and positive relationships


• A dedicated work demeanor that exhibits flexibility, drive, and dependability


• History of exercising good judgment and integrity in the face of hard problems


• Ability to successfully balance multiple platforms, teams, assignments, and priorities


• Shows initiative and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment


• Highly motivated with a desire to achieve success through collaboration and teamwork


• Exhibit business acuity and awareness of customer urgencies while communicating schedules, Test Progress, and Quality assessments


• Participate in public forums to learn industry trends in Testing, Tools & Technology fields and propose solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness with cost and test quality in mind

To fulfill this role successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of experience in Technology or a related field


• Five (5) years of development experience using J2EE/Groovy Shell and DB SQL in Linux and Windows platforms


• Five (5) years of experience with Micro services, Web Services testing using SOAP / REST based service, XML, and JSON


• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GIT and other relevant tools


• Experience with Automation Frameworks and Automating Test cases using Commercial and Open source tools


• Proficient with script and non-script based Functional tools such as Eclipse/IDE, Extent Reports, Test NG, Selenium, Test Complete, and QTP


• Five (5) years of experience in creating frameworks that use and interact with DevOps tools such as Couchbase, JIRA, Stash, Bamboo, Confluence, Ready API – Soap UI Pro, Ready API – Service, Git, Jenkins

It would be useful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree plus 6+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology related experience


• Experience in creating Dashboard and the KPI customizations for SDLC metrics reporting for the test coverage, test, release status, etc.


• Three (3) + years of experience leading and managing automated test teams


• Experience in BDD/TDD, Agile/Scrum, and DevOps team, developed and maintained test sets


• Hands-on combined experience in designing and developing Test Automation Frameworks and Automating Test Cases using Commercial and Open source tools


• Solid experience in running distributed/parallel automation execution in Cloud (AWS) environment

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of their role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and our travel discount. The salary for this role varies by applicable and specialized experience and location (Colorado & New York City applicants: Please click here for additional information). Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.  #LI-REMOTE