Lead Quality Engineer SDET

Job Identification: 211008

Job Category: Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at our corporate office in Memphis, TN

This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that's creating consumer-facing, cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Lead Quality Engineer SDET, you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Enterprise Quality Assurance Center reporting to the Senior Manager Quality Engineering SDET, you will support projects including:

• Core distribution and customer app's QA and Automation

• Inventory Innovation Application QA and Automation

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Create, maintain, and execute the product testing and test automation framework

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and functioning processes and testing of products

• Design and write automated scripts that run tests on all software/apps in an Agile environment

• Provide accurate estimates for test strategy, design, and execution work

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Partner with Software Engineers to achieve expected quality levels in products.

• Partner with UI Software Engineers in completing projects by advising and implementing quality automation standards.

• Work with the architecture team to gather technical test requirements.

• Influence testability during design and development phases.

• Report status to the manager on daily basis.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Manual testing of application and reporting bugs as identified via tool

• A combination of testing methods including automation

• Compliance of quality processes and standards

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional experience in Technology or a related field

• Three (3) years of experience in UI and API testing using the latest QA frameworks

• Experience within an Agile environment

• Experience with ReadyAPI, JIRA and Confluence

• Experience with Cucumber

• Experience with Groovy Scripting, Python, or equivalent tool

• Experience testing front-end UI with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• This is a hybrid role and would require to be near one of our Memphis office location

• Travel up to 15%

It would be useful if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree, or associate degree plus 6+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology related experience.

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

• Experience with tax documentation, localization, or equivalent

• Exposure to large-scale enterprise software products.

• Experience in the Hospitality domain.

• Design, develop and deliver automated front-end testing using Java with WebDriver / TestNG and services testing using Groovy scripting with JMeter / SoapUI /API

• Contribute to Enterprise Test Automation Frameworks.

• Provide accurate estimates for test strategy, design, and execution work.

• Apply Jenkins / Maven / Git / Stash for continuous integration and version control of automation artifacts.

• Build and implement SQL queries and validate databases using an automation tool.

• Verifiable experience in building and deploying CI systems such as Jenkins, and Bamboo. Hands- on experience building CI automation pipelines using Jenkins, Docker

• Knowledge of Cloud-based Web Applications Architecture

• Experience using the Selenium Grid for parallel execution of Test Cases in Multiple Browsers

• Front End UI experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Design Web UI Applications and REST API automation test scripts

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting software localization, including familiarity with tax regulations.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits ( package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $100,000 – $145,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. 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.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands ( , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog ( to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.