Lead SDET

We are seeking a results-driven Lead SDET to enhance the testability, resilience, and performance of our software. Utilize your advanced programming skills to design and develop cutting-edge automation testing tools and frameworks. Lead our efforts to revolutionize the testing process and ensure production-grade software quality.

1. Ownership: Take ownership of developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of the entire product.


2. Technical Leadership: Guide the SDET team in developing and executing unit test scripts, advanced test automation frameworks. Encourage team members to innovate and excel.


3. Strategic Test Planning: Take charge in crafting strategic test plans, ensuring thorough testing of software functionalities alongside other teams. Innovate and align testing strategies with our company's goals.


4. CI/CD: Work with CI/CD pipelines to smoothly integrate automated tests into our development workflow.


5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, offering strategic input on testing approaches, test coverage, and risk mitigation. Play a pivotal role in meetings to align testing objectives with project goals.


6. Technology Expertise: Show deep understanding of our technology stack, keeping the team updated with the latest tools and frameworks. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and guide their adoption for testing purposes.

1. A Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or a related field, with a keen interest in software quality assurance, problem detection, and analysis.


2. Over 8 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on test automation and unit testing.


3. Comprehensive knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit) and CI/CD tools.


4. Exposure and understanding of web development frameworks and frontend code.


5. Prior experience in taking initiative to solve a technical/scale or complexity related challenge .


6. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align testing strategies with wider organisational goals.


7. Experience in a SaaS-based product company or a bootstrapped high-growth startup is a plus.