Lead SDET

HappyFox Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead SDET, where your expertise in test automation and software quality assurance will drive innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development of cutting-edge testing frameworks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards. Your technical leadership will empower the SDET team to excel, while your strategic planning will align testing objectives with the company's goals. If you're passionate about revolutionizing the testing process and enhancing software resilience, this is the opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks and CI/CD tools.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for product quality.
• Guide the SDET team in creating advanced test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies.

Skills

Test Automation

Unit Testing

Selenium

Appium

CI/CD

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JUnit

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Ownership: Take ownership of developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of the entire product.
• Technical Leadership: Guide the SDET team in developing and executing unit test scripts, advanced test automation frameworks. Encourage team members to innovate and excel.
• 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.
• CI/CD: Work with CI/CD pipelines to smoothly integrate automated tests into our development workflow.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Requirements

• 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.
• Over 8 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on test automation and unit testing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit) and CI/CD tools.
• Exposure and understanding of web development frameworks and frontend code.
• Prior experience in taking initiative to solve a technical/scale or complexity related challenge .
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align testing strategies with wider organisational goals.
• Experience in a SaaS-based product company or a bootstrapped high-growth startup is a plus.