Staff SDET

Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.\nQuince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:\nCustomer First : We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.\nHigh Quality : True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.\nEssential Design : We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.\nAlways a Better Deal : Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.\nSocial & Environmental Responsibility : We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.\nQuince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.\n\nOUR TEAM AND SUCCESS\nAt Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail.

We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices.

That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.\n\nIf you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.\n\nThe Role\nStaff - Software Development Engineer in Test\nResponsibilities\nTechnical Leadership\nArchitect, design, and implement scalable and reusable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing.\nDrive shift-left testing by integrating automated tests early in the SDLC.\nOptimize existing automation frameworks for faster execution, stability, and reliability.\nEnsure comprehensive test coverage across functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing layers.\nEstablish best practices in test automation using modern tools and frameworks.\nReview and enhance CI/CD pipelines to include automated testing, test reporting, and quality gates.\nProvide technical mentorship to SDET-1 and SDET-2 team members, guiding them on automation, testing best practices, and debugging complex issues.\nCollaboration & Stakeholder Engagement\nWork closely with developers, DevOps, and product managers to define test plans, strategies, and quality metrics.\nCollaborate with development teams to implement unit and integration tests.\nDrive defect triage and resolution processes, ensuring timely identification and fixes.\nPartner with DevOps to enhance test execution in CI/CD pipelines.\nAdvocate for quality-first development practices across engineering teams.\nAutomation & Tooling\nDevelop robust test scripts in Java, Python, or JavaScript using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or Playwright.\nImplement API automation testing using tools such as RestAssured, Postman, or Karate.\nLead efforts in performance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or Locust.\nEnsure security testing is embedded within test pipelines.\nMaintain test execution reports, dashboards, and key quality metrics using tools like Allure, TestRail, and Datadog.\nProcess & Best Practices\nDefine and enforce test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies.\nImprove test data management strategies for stable and repeatable test execution.\nIntroduce mocking and service virtualization where applicable.\nConduct code reviews for automation scripts and provide constructive feedback.\nLead test strategy discussions for microservices and distributed systems testing.\n\nRequirements\n7-10 years of experience in software development, testing, and automation.\nStrong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript).\nExperience with test automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, Playwright.\nSolid knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bamboo, or CircleCI).\nHands-on experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).\nExperience in testing microservices and RESTful APIs.\nGood understanding of AWS, GCP, or Azure for cloud-based testing.\nExposure to performance and security testing methodologies.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.