As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com.
Job Summary:
We’re searching for a senior test automation engineer (SDET) to join the Resort Application Development Team. Our team is responsible for the development of a suite of custom desktop applications, modern web apps, and internal APIs that provide ski resort management and point-of-sale functionality.
We primarily use C# and the .NET Framework. Our web apps are written in Angular, our desktop apps utilize WPF, and we use SQL Server as our database platform. Our internal API is a RESTful WebAPI service layer.
You could be a good fit if you:
- Are passionate about test automation
- Exhibit strong experience in software QA and QA automation
- Have experience building and maintaining continuous integration with test automation frameworks
- Have experience writing, executing, and reporting on automated tests in a .NET environment
- Enjoy working as part of a small, highly-collaborative team
- Take ownership of test automation solution designs and architectural decisions
- Can troubleshoot, determine root cause, and take ownership for resolving test automation code issues
- Have fun solving complex problems that require learning something new
We have a relaxed work environment, with a close-knit, energetic team. Our team works remote, so the ability to work effectively with people across different locations is critical.
Job Specifications:
- Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
- Outlet: Corporate
- Other Specifics: Remote
Job Responsibilities:
- Create repeatable and accurate automated test scripts across the application portfolio
- Use software design principles to create maintainable and solid tests
- Integrate test automation with and maintain continuous integration and delivery across the test environments
- Leverage test automation to identify software issues, working across the team to determine resolution
- Demonstrate thorough understanding for applications functionality and offer suggestions for how best to deliver quality assurance solutions
- Present proposed next areas of test automation based on value add to the Development Leadership Team for prioritization
- Scope and estimate test automation work for planning and execution, reporting against progress
- Work across the team (business analysts, developers, quality assurance, and product owners) to increase the test automation footprint and value.
- Champion test automation methodologies and technologies
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve and simplify the test automation framework
Job Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field
- 5 years minimum application development experience in C#
- 3 years minimum test automation experience
- 2 years minimum writing and executing .NET tech stack automation cases
- 2 years minimum experience building and maintaining CI/CD with test automation frameworks
- 2 years minimum development experience with RESTful APIs
- Ability to create clear and concise test strategies and plans determining the appropriate balance of test automation (and type of test - UI, API, unit test) versus manual tests
- Experience scoping, estimating, and tracking test automation work
- 2 years minimum experience working with SQL Server
- 2 years minimum development experience working within the Agile with Scrum software development framework
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Preferred:
- Using Git for source control
- The Atlassian product suite: Jira, Confluence, Bamboo and Bitbucket
- Point of Sale/Transaction processing experience
- Ski resort or hospitality field
- Performance test
The expected pay range is $89,100 - $121,305 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
- Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Extra Time Off (ETO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
- Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.
*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 491808
