SDET - Lead

SDET - Lead Mandatory Skills

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

Additional Skills

• Playwright

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Behavioral Competencies

• 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.