Lead SDET

HappyFox Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HappyFox Inc. is seeking a results-driven Lead SDET to enhance testability, resilience, and performance of our software.

You will design and develop cutting-edge automation testing tools and frameworks, and lead efforts to revolutionize our testing process for production-grade quality. You will own strategic initiatives, guide the SDET team in advanced test automation, and craft comprehensive test plans aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in software testing with focus on test automation and unit testing.
• Experience with Selenium, Appium, JUnit and CI/CD tools.
• Exposure to web development frameworks and frontend code.
• Proactive in solving technical/scale or complexity challenges.
• Strong collaboration and communication to align testing with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement strategic initiatives to enhance product quality.
• Lead SDET team in developing and executing unit tests and automation frameworks.
• Craft strategic test plans and ensure thorough testing with other teams.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing objectives with project goals.
• Stay updated on technology stack and guide adoption of testing tools and frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JUnit

CI/CD tools

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.