Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Software development Engineer in Test 1 in the Test Engineering – Quality Assurance department. The Test Engineering team works closely with business and software engineers to ensure that all software releases are free from defects, performing according to business requirements, and working as expected with all dependent applications and workflows. As a key member of our QA organization, you will create test plans and automate their execution to ensure that we deliver the highest quality software products possible.

Do you have a passion for technology and attention to detail? We invite you to apply today for our SDET 1 role and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

+ Create and automate test cases to fulfill acceptance criteria.

+ Maintain, debug, and enhance existing test automation suites.

+ Handle issue management items including test reporting, root cause analysis, and defect creation.

+ Support the codebase in the form of pull requests, code reviews, and framework contributions.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

+ Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or 1-2 years of equivalent experience.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

+ Working proficiencies in:

+ Java (or other object-oriented programming language)

+ Git

+ Orchestration tools such as Jenkins

+ Demonstrates key competencies to include

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong time management, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

+ The ability to self-learn and the desire to increase your technical abilities and understanding.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Manager, Test Engineering. You will have two peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

Your Work Location

As our SDET 1, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art technology hub in Scottsdale, AZ. In October 2021, Choice opened a newly constructed world class technology center.

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, 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, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, 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 more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.