Director, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - VNDLY

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About the Team

VNDLY, a Workday company, is a next-generation vendor management SaaS platform designed for procurement executives, talent acquisition teams, suppliers, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to streamline contingent workforce management. We develop cloud software that simplifies talent sourcing and acquisition across various channels, including staffing agencies, job boards, and freelance management systems. Our aim is to create intuitive software that empowers customers to efficiently acquire top talent (contractors or full-time employees) through data-driven insights and transparent dashboards.

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About the Role

About the Role

The Director, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), will lead the global SDET organization, spearheading test automation and ensuring high software quality. A key focus will be establishing and leading the new SDET operations center in Chennai, India. Travel to Chennai will be required to set up and support this expansion.

Responsibilities

This role involves developing and implementing the SDET strategy, aligned with company goals. Building and leading the SDET team in Chennai, including recruitment and mentoring, are core responsibilities. This position drives the creation of robust test automation frameworks and ensures continuous improvement of testing processes. Collaboration with product and development teams to integrate quality engineering throughout the software development lifecycle is essential. We will rely on this role to establish and track key performance indicators for test automation and quality, with regular reports provided to senior management. This role also includes leading and mentoring SDET managers and engineers, empowering them to reach their full potential. Oversight of test environments and ensuring compliance with testing standards will be required, along with providing on-site support to the Chennai operations center. We expect this role to foster a culture of excellence in quality.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, SDET, or similar role building automation frameworks

• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams

Other Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile

• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript or similar, programming languages

• Extensive experience with test automation tools (Selenium, WebDriverIO, Puppeteer, Playwright, Codecept, etc.)

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Gitlab)

• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Experience recruiting and mentoring diverse teams

• Experience with cloud testing and infrastructure

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience setting up teams in India

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Primary Location: USA.OH.Mason

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $197,600 USD - $296,400 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $197,600 USD - $351,600 USD

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