Lead Software Development Engineer in Test
Alteryx
Irvine, United States Posted October 28, 2026
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Salary Range
$165,000 - $184,400
Job Description
Join Alteryx, a leader in data analytics and automation. As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, you'll analyze requirements, design and implement tests, enhance automated test frameworks, conduct performance testing, and collaborate with an agile team. You should have 4+ years of experience in software testing, strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript, and familiarity with cloud platforms and automation frameworks.
- Analyser les exigences pour produire une stratégie de test complète et des cas de test détaillés.
- Concevoir, mettre en œuvre et améliorer des tests manuels et automatisés à tous les niveaux de la pyramide de test.
- Collaborer étroitement avec les autres membres d'une équipe agile pour devenir un membre précieux d'une équipe autonome et interfonctionnelle.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux/Mac OS development environments and shell scripting (Bash required)
- PowerShell knowledge is a strong plus (for Windows automation workflows)
- Experience with Git (must have) and CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI (preferred) or Jenkins
- Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of SDLC and Testing Pyramid concepts
- Experience developing or enhancing automation frameworks for UI/API/component/unit tests
- Experience with Locust is a plus
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS required; GCP/Azure nice to have)
- Ability to write complex SQL queries
- Practical experience with automation frameworks such as pytest, Selenium, and Playwright
- Education: BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Experience working on AI products with non-deterministic behavior is a strong plus
- Passion for delivering high-quality software with a focus on testability, robustness, and performance
- Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript (both required) for test automation
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to work with global and cross-functional teams
- Experience with developing Ansible playbooks is a plus
- Understanding of microservices-based web applications including frontend, backend, and database layers
- If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply
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