At Microsoft, our core mission is empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Industry Solutions (IS) is a global organization of over 16,000 strategic sellers, industry experts, elite engineers, architects and consultants, who along with delivery experts are working together to bring Microsoft’s mission of empowerment – and cutting-edge technology - to life for the world’s most influential customers. We are on the front lines of innovation, working side-by-side with customers to drive value across the entirety of their digital transformation journey. Our team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share their unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a SDET-skilled individual who has a genuine interest in and demonstrated track record in Automation/Performance as their primary focus. We need someone who will come into our team and lay down a sound strategy and deliver against that at scale in our multi-application environment. We need someone who can converse at the level of a developer, someone who is a proficient coder themselves, someone who can articulate their strategy well and align the teams and implement through process that is consistent, flawless, and agile. We need this person to be able to go deep when needed and juggle multiple projects at a high level too. We need this person to broaden their skills too and develop their expertise on our core platforms. We need a constant stream of innovation, new ideas and challenges, all in the name of delivering quality products to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Champion Product Quality:

• Advocate on and deliver high-quality products.

• Identify and mitigate business and technical risks.

• Excel in bug reporting and troubleshooting.

• Lead and Manage Testing:

• Manage multiple projects and deliver exceptional results in an agile environment.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy.

• Translate changes into actionable work deliverables.

• Oversee test environment setup and maintenance.

• Foster Collaboration and Innovation:

• Collaborate effectively across teams at the program level.

• Share knowledge and drive IP harvesting and reuse.

• Champion new testing initiatives and ideas.

• Embrace Continuous Learning:

• Stay up to date with the latest testing methodologies and tools.

Other

• Embody our culture and values

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years in software delivery

• 8+ years in software testing

• 3+ years in automation/performance testing and associated tools

Required Skills:

• Ability to write and analyze code for scripting tests (Functional, Non-functional), reporting metrics, and building testing frameworks.

• Proficiency in test scoping, planning, and execution.

• Hands-on experience in DevOps (CI/CD automation and scripting).

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Process-oriented with the ability to think strategically.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Must-Have Skills:

• Deep understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.

• Sharp customer focus and passion for improving customer experience.

• Knowledge of cloud computing (Azure preferred).

• Experience in leading agile/Scrum testing teams.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to hold others accountable.

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