Staff SDET

Company Introduction

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce.

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been at since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day.

Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Staff SDET with a strong foundation in software engineering and a passion for quality at scale. This role is ideal for someone who can architect robust test automation frameworks, drive quality strategy across teams, and mentor engineers in best practices. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality culture and ensuring the delivery of high-performing, scalable, and secure software systems.

What You Will Do

• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks across multiple platforms (Web, API, Mobile, Backend).
• Leverage latest advancements in AI and ML technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the test automation.
• Design and development of shared and scalable Test infrastructure solutions optimizing cost
• Collaborate with Engineering team to ensure testability and quality are built into the design from the ground up
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure fast feedback loops.
• Mentor and guide junior SDETs and QA engineers in automation, coding standards, and quality best practices.
• Partner with DevOps and Security teams to ensure end-to-end system reliability and compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development and test automation.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Deep understanding of test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, REST Assured).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) and security testing practices.
• Experience with Chaos engineering tools (e.g., Chaos Monkey, Gremlin)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack).

Details to consider

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