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TikTok · 2 hours ago

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Global E-Commerce

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$159K/yr - $230K/yr

5+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. They are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to ensure the stability and security of their e-commerce ecosystem through backend server testing and automation of test processes.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for backend server testing and improving system stability. This includes monitoring setup, load testing, Chaos engineering, and CICD, etc

Develop robust, high–quality test automation solutions for functional, regression, and performance testing

Automate test cases and write reusable scripts/tools to streamline team efforts and minimize repetitive tasks

Proactively identify and address efficiency bottlenecks, research and improve testing processes, tools, and frameworks, etc

Participate in Product Requirements Document (PRD) and architectural design reviews. Have a deep understanding of business logic, system architecture, and product functionality

Collaborate closely with developers and business stakeholders; strive to automate acceptance testing

Qualification

Backend server testingTest automationProgramming languageSystem architectureMiddlewareDatabasesMessage QueueMultitasking skillsCommunicationSelf-driven

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields from accredited and reputable institutions

5 years of hands-on experience in backend server testing with a deep understanding of system architecture, Middleware, databases, Message Queue, etc

Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, Golang, Java, C++, etc.)

Preferred

Excellent communication skills to effectively work with cross-functional and international teams

A strong sense of responsibility, self-driven and can quickly adapt to a fast-paced and evolving environment

Strong multitasking skills, capable of efficiently handling concurrent tasks and delivering results

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

A 401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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