Supervisor of SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Supervisor of SDET Location: 2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, United States of America. The Supervisor of SDET leads and mentors a team of Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs), responsible for the design, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of automated test frameworks, infrastructure, and best practices within the software delivery lifecycle. This role combines hands‑on SDET work with team leadership, providing technical guidance, performance management, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement in automated testing. Essential Duties Team Leadership & Mentorship (30%): Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a team of SDETs, fostering their professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews and address performance concerns. Automation Framework Development & Maintenance (25%): Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automated test frameworks and tools. Lead efforts to enhance existing automation infrastructure and introduce new technologies as needed. Test Strategy & Planning (20%): Collaborate with development, product owners and Test Engineering Managers to define test strategies, establish automation coverage goals and advocate for quality initiatives. Develop and review test plans, automation approaches and data strategies. Hands‑on SDET Work (15%): Contribute to the development of automated test scripts, database verification and data‑driven tests. Participate in code reviews and ensure the quality of automated test code. Process Improvement & Standards (10%): Champion continuous process improvement initiatives related to test automation. Develop and maintain standards for automation code, documentation and testing practices. Provide regular status updates and presentations to stakeholders. Education & Training Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field. Experience 5+ years as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or similar role. 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring role (formal or informal). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Significant experience with automation frameworks and tools. Skills & Knowledge Proficient in C# or Python (expertise in .NET/C# highly preferred). Expert knowledge of test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, Playwright, etc.). Strong understanding of software testing methodologies – unit, integration, system and regression testing. Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira. Proficient in SQL and database testing techniques. Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and analytical problem‑solving skills. Ability to translate technical automation concepts into business value for non‑technical stakeholders. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner). Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST‑assured). Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Benefits Medical insurance, prescription drug plans, dental & vision plan with hearing care discounts. Onsite medical clinic and indoor fitness gym. Fit‑Gym and WeightWatchers® reimbursement programs. Kid’s program, nurse line, wellness program and mindset app reimbursement. Pet insurance & wellness plans. 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Company‑paid life insurance, voluntary life options, short‑term & long‑term disability, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity plans. Business travel insurance, Met‑Life legal and auto & home insurance, LifeLock, Dave Ramsey’s financial wellness program. Paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Equal Employment Opportunity U‑Haul is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available upon request. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need‑to‑know basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr U-Haul