SDET - Lead

Job Title: SDET - Lead

Location: Gurugram, HR, India

Company: Iris Software

Experience: 8-10 Years

Location: Gurugram

Mandatory Skills:

• Selenium, API Automation (REST Assured), Automation Framework Creation Development, Basic Build + Deployment CI/CD Knowledge, Test Case Creation and Execution, Test Design Practices (TDD), Test Reporting Risk Management, Core Java, MS SQL

• Define enterprise-wide test automation and quality engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals, scalability requirements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive adoption of automation-first and shift-left testing approaches across projects ensuring early defect detection and improved quality.
• Establish standards, governance models, frameworks, and best practices for SDET teams across multiple programs.
• Lead multiple cross-functional teams delivering scalable, high-quality automation solutions across platforms.
• Define, track, and improve KPIs and quality metrics related to automation coverage, defect leakage, and release quality.
• Drive innovation in test automation includes AI/ML-based testing, self-healing frameworks, and advanced analytics.
• Provide strategic leadership, mentoring, and direction to engineering teams fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrates leadership and accountability in driving quality outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Promotes a culture of automation-first, quality excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Apply strategic thinking to manage quality risks and testing challenges.
• Makes informed decisions balancing quality, timelines, and business needs.
• Communicates effectively on quality status, risks, and dependencies.
• Encourages innovation and continuous learning within the SDET team.
• Promotes a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Builds and mentors high-performing SDET teams through coaching and guidance.
• Drives innovation, testing governance, quality best practices, compliance and excellence in testing processes.
• Maintains a customer-focused approach to delivering high-quality solutions.