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Lead SDET
Location: Chennai, India
Experience: 7
Job Description: Lead SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead SDET with 7+ years in automation, test frameworks, and test architecture. This role goes beyond writing scripts—it’s about envisioning, designing, and governing enterprise-level test automation platforms that ensure product quality across web, mobile, API, performance, and security layers. As a Lead SDET, you will play a strategic role in shaping testing practices, mentoring engineering teams, and embedding quality engineering principles into every stage of development. You will influence not just automation strategy but also overall engineering excellence, scalability, and release confidence.
Key Responsibilities
● Architect, design, and implement scalable automation frameworks (UI, API, Mobile, Performance).
● Understand data validation at scale and test AI-driven features beyond deterministic outputs.
● Partner with Dev/QA/DevOps teams to integrate automation seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
● Mentor and guide SDETs, lead design/code reviews, and drive a strong automation- first culture.
● Define and drive non-functional testing strategies (performance, reliability, security).
● Evaluate emerging tools and AI-driven test practices, introducing innovative solutions such as self-healing and intelligent test selection.
● Define strategies for test data management, virtualization, and cloud-based test environments.
● Provide automation-driven quality insights for release readiness and risk assessment.
● Ensure high test reliability and reduced flakiness to build confidence in automated suites.
● Collaborate with development teams to ensure unit and integration tests with high coverage.
● Manage test environments and dependencies effectively.
● Communicate test progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
Product & Business Alignment
● Understand our products from both a technical and business perspective within the context of the larger organization.
● Provide feedback and technical insights to improve product solutions, tools, and platform capabilities.
● Collaborate with engineering leadership to continuously improve automation, CI/CD, and quality practices.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
● 7+ years in software testing/automation, with 2+ years in architect/lead capacity.
● Strong programming in Java, TypeScript/JavaScript (preferred).
● Hands-on with Selenium, Appium, Playwright, REST Assured, JUnit/TestNG.
● Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
● Cloud experience: AWS, Azure, GCP, and test infra providers (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
● Strong foundation in OOPs, design patterns, distributed systems, and scalability.
● Familiarity with test management/collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Git, TFS).
Technical Skills
● Programming Expertise: Strong in Java or TypeScript/JavaScript with solid understanding of OOPs and design patterns
● Frameworks & Tools: Deep hands-on knowledge of Selenium, Appium, Playwright, REST Assured, and other automation frameworks.
● CI/CD & DevOps: Experience integrating automation into Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or AWS pipelines.
● Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud-based test infrastructure (Sauce Labs, BrowserStack).
● System Architecture: Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and performance.
● Test Coverage Areas: UI, API, Mobile, Database, Cross-browser, Performance, and Security testing.
● Versioning & Collaboration: Git, TFS, Jira, Confluence, and agile/DevOps practices.
Preferred Qualifications
● Proven track record of designing enterprise-wide automation strategies across products/units.
● Hands-on with security testing practices and tools.
● Exposure to AI/ML-driven testing tools, intelligent test orchestration, and self-healing frameworks.
● Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to:
● Take ownership of the automation vision at scale.
● Influence engineering direction and quality strategy for the organization.
● Work with modern tools, AI-driven frameworks, and cloud-first test infrastructure.
● Ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and performance.
● Shape the future of quality engineering and mentor the next generation of SDETs.
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