SDET Lead

Iris Software Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Iris Software Inc. is seeking a Lead SDET in Toronto, ON, with a hybrid work setup (4 days in office). The role focuses on AI agent testing across multiple projects, mentoring QA engineers, and shaping automated test frameworks using Behave, Python, Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright.

Ideal candidates will have 9+ years in QA/SDET, with hands-on experience in GenAI tooling for testing and a track record of driving testing strategy and quality metrics across complex systems.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in QA/SDET.
• Experience using GenAI tooling for test activities.
• Mentor a team of QA engineers and provide guidance.
• Design, develop and oversee automated test frameworks.
• Lead testing across AI-based features and projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee test strategy and automation roadmap.
• Develop and maintain automated frameworks (Behave, Python, Selenium).
• Coordinate test plans, cases, and automation scripts.
• Mentor and grow a team of QA engineers.
• Drive quality metrics and reporting to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with QA, development, and product teams.
• Lead root cause analysis for defects and production issues.
• Coordinate release testing and go/no-go decisions.

Skills

QA Leadership

Test Automation

GenAI tooling

Mentoring

Python

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Tools

Behave

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Iris's Fortune 100 direct client is looking for a Lead SDET in Toronto, ON. Please find the job description below:

Job Title: Lead SDET

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid 4 days a week in office)

• AI agent testing QE working on multiple projects implementing AI-based solutions
• 9+ years of experience in QA/SDET Area
• Experience using GenAI tooling for test-related activities
• Mentor a team of QA engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support
• Design, develop, and oversee automated test frameworks using industry-standard tools (Behave – Python - Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
• Allocate resources and prioritize testing efforts based on project needs and risk assessment
• Conduct hands-on testing for critical features, complex scenarios, and architectural decisions
• Establish and monitor quality metrics, providing regular reports to stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and methodologies
• Facilitate collaboration between QA, development, and product teams
• Lead root cause analysis for critical defects and production issues
• Review and approve test plans, test cases, and automation scripts created by team members
• Manage test environments, test data strategies, and testing infrastructure
• Champion quality culture and advocate for testing best practices across the organization
• Coordinate release testing efforts and provide go/no-go recommendations

About Iris Software Inc.With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, the U.S.A., and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.