• Designing and building a scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using JavaScript/TypeScript and Playwright; • Developing and maintaining end-to-end, UI, and API automated tests; • Defining the overall test automation architecture and ensuring its scalability and maintainability; • Integrating the automation frameworks into the CI/CD pipeline and driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle; • Collaborating closely with software engineers to improve product quality and establish engineering best practices; • Identifying testing gaps and continuously improving test coverage, reliability, and performance; • Troubleshooting test failures and optimizing automated test execution; • Mentoring developers on running automation tests and promoting automation best practices across the engineering team; • Taking ownership of the automation framework and continuously evolving it as the product grows.

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Remote) Hyatt Corporate Office US - IL - Chicago Digital Professional Staff/Corporate Full-time Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis Req ID: CHI015520 Summary The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Digital – Marketing Technology Organization. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader {Insert teams this candidate will engage with} team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests. Why Now? This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception. How We Care for Our People What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include: ·       Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally ·       Flexible work schedule ·       Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center ·       A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption ·       Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match  Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally. The Role Hyatt’s Marketing Technology & Personalization team powers personalized guest experiences across web, mobile, email, paid media, and on property touchpoints. Our cloud native MarTech ecosystem integrates first party guest data, AI driven decisioning, and real time orchestration to deliver meaningful, relevant interactions at global scale. We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our MarTech platform engineering organization. This role is responsible for building and scaling automated test solutions for services deployed in AWS, with a strong focus on data quality, personalization logic, AI driven decisioning, and system reliability. This is a hands on engineering role that partners closely with platform, data, and product teams to ensure quality is built into the system from design through production. Responsibilities •Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for cloud native services, APIs, and event driven workflows running in AWS •Develop integration, contract, and end to end tests validating interactions across customer data platforms, personalization engines, campaign orchestration, and downstream channels •Embed automated testing and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines to support fast, reliable releases •Validate personalization, segmentation, and eligibility logic across channels, regions, brands, and guest journeys •Create reusable libraries and tooling that enable engineering teams to self service testing at scale •Build automated tests for AI  and ML driven systems, including recommendation outputs, decision logic, and optimization flows •Ensure correctness and stability of guest data pipelines, identity resolution, and activation outputs •Implement automated checks for schema changes, data anomalies, latency, and failure scenarios •Partner with engineering teams to improve testability, observability, and resilience of services •Leverage AWS native tooling and logs to support test diagnostics, debugging, and root cause analysis •Participate in incident reviews and contribute to prevention through automated quality controls and tooling •Promote a culture of quality engineering, automation, and shared ownership across the MarTech organization •Coordinate larger testing efforts and sharing of best practices across teams and organizations Qualifications Experience Required:  •  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience •  5+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, or quality engineering •  Strong programming skills in Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript the team uses TypeScript •  Experience designing and implementing service level and API test automation •  Hands on experience testing systems deployed in AWS, including microservices and serverless architectures •  Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines •  Strong understanding of test strategy across the testing pyramid and distributed systems Experience Preferred:  •  Experience testing personalization, recommendation, or AI decisioning platforms •  Familiarity with customer data platforms (CDPs), marketing automation, or campaign orchestration tools •  Experience validating or testing machine learning model integrations •  Knowledge of data quality testing, schema validation, and contract testing •  Experience working in large scale digital, ecommerce, or consumer platforms The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. We welcome you: Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better. We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place. The salary range for this position is $120,000 -120,000. This position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus.  The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work.  Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

Title: Software Development Engineer in Test 2 Location: Scottsdale AZ - Technology & Digital Commerce Center Full time Job Description: ** This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office ** Who are we looking for? Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our SDET2 (Software Development Engineer in Test II) in Test Engineering. The Test Engineering is the team that is responsible for the quality of the choice hotel’s products we develop and deliver. As a key member of our Test Engineering department, you will be responsible to ensure the reliability, functionality, and quality of software systems and applications used in various aspects of the hospitality sector with primary focus on enhances guest experience, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency. Are you someone who is technical with good problem-solving ability and has passion for quality? We invite you to apply today for our SDET2 role today and #MakeItYourChoice. Your Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain manual and automated tests for API, Web, and Database applications. - Automate manual test cases, expand regression coverage, and enhance test automation frameworks. - Execute automated tests, analyze results, and perform root cause analysis of failures. - Integrate test execution, environment setup, and test data management into CI/CD pipelines. - Manage test environments, create test data, and document reusable test cases and scenarios. - Collaborate with Product, Business, Development, and QA teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. - Participate in Agile ceremonies and manage work through backlogs and defect tracking tools. - Log, track, and communicate defects with clear impact analysis and reproduction steps. Your Experience, Skills & Competencies - 3+ years of experience in manual and automation testing. - Strong hands-on experience with: - Programming: Java (required), Python - Automation: TestNG, RestAssured, Maven, Git - Cloud: AWS (EC2, Lambda) - Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Harness. - Strong SQL and data validation skills. - Experience with Agile methodologies, Jira, and qTest. - Familiarity with AI-assisted testing and leveraging AI to improve testing efficiency and quality. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. - Self-driven, accountable, and able to work independently. - Continuous learner with a passion for improving technical and testing skills. - Experience in Finance and/or Hospitality domains is a plus. Your Team This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Manager of Test Engineering. You will have 5-6 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis. *** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship *** Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few: - Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance - Financial benefits for retirement and health savings - Employee recognition programs - Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide About Choice Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too. At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business. Our corporate office locations: North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail. Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail. Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown. Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role. Choice’s Cultural Values Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity Choice’s Leadership Principles Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test solutions for web, API, and mobile applications • Implement AI-assisted automation using tools such as Windsurf and Katalon Studio AI Assist to improve automation efficiency and reduce script development time • Build and maintain automated test suites using Playwright, Katalon Studio, and other modern automation frameworks • Champion Shift-Left testing practices by enabling automated smoke testing during pull requests and throughout the software development lifecycle • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins to provide continuous feedback on application quality • Create and maintain automation standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices across engineering teams • Support multiple product teams with automation strategy, framework implementation, and troubleshooting • Analyze test execution results, identify quality risks, and communicate findings to technical stakeholders • Collaborate with software engineers, Product Owners, and DevOps teams to improve application quality and testability • Continuously evaluate emerging AI-driven testing technologies and recommend improvements to the automation ecosystem