With over 100 million members, Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations, operating as part of the Amazon family. The platform helps readers discover and share books they love while connecting over 220,000 authors with readers. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) on the Goodreads team, you'll play a crucial role in building robust test automation frameworks and infrastructure to validate experiences across web, mobile devices, and Fire tablets.
You'll work closely with a talented technical team of Software Development Engineers (SDEs) and QA engineers to develop automation frameworks for functional, performance, and API testing of web and mobile apps. The role involves collaborating with Product Management to understand customer use-cases and implementing appropriate test framework capabilities. You'll utilize various technologies and tools to ensure high-quality releases through effective test automation.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture of experimentation and innovation while maintaining a proven track record of delivering results. Key responsibilities include working with programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Objective-C, building automated test infrastructure, setting up CI/CD pipelines, and establishing quality processes. You'll be instrumental in championing feature quality through automated testing and creating effective test reporting systems.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a widely-used platform that impacts millions of readers worldwide while being part of Amazon's innovative culture. The role combines technical expertise in test automation with strategic thinking about quality assurance, making it ideal for someone passionate about both software testing and delivering excellent user experiences.