Lead SDET - Hadoop Observability (Pulse)

The Consensus; India; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consensus in India is seeking an experienced Lead SDET for the Pulse team to ensure quality and performance of large-scale data systems. You will design and drive test strategies, write automated scripts, and lead the test effort across engineering and operations.

You will focus on functional, regression, and performance testing, identify defects, and mentor junior engineers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement of testing processes are key to delivering

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on QA with test automation and performance testing.
• Proficient in Java for test scripting and automation.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines in development.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test strategies for Pulse product.
• Develop automated test scripts and conduct functional/regression tests.
• Perform performance testing and identify bottlenecks in distributed data systems.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to ensure timely fixes.

Skills

Test automation

Java

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Mentoring

Performance testing

Defect tracking

Big data

Tools

Automation frameworks

Test scripts

Job description

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Lead SDET for our Pulse team, specializing in ensuring the quality and performance of large-scale data systems.

In this role, you will work closely with development and operations teams to design and execute comprehensive test strategies for Pulse product. You will focus on test automation, performance tuning, and identifying bottlenecks in distributed data systems.

Your key responsibilities will include writing test plans, creating automated test scripts, and conducting functional, regression, and performance testing. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving defects, ensuring data integrity, and improving testing processes. Strong collaboration skills are essential as you will be interacting with cross-functional teams and driving quality initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining high-quality standards for big data solutions and enhancing their reliability at scale.

https://www.acceldata.io/pulse

You are a great fit for this role if you have

• A proactive mindset to define and implement comprehensive test strategies that ensure the highest quality standards are met.
• Experience in working with both functional and non-functional testing, with a particular focus on automated test development.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally with development teams to resolve issues and deliver timely fixes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and share knowledge to improve testing practices across the team.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to analyze testing processes and recommend enhancements to align with industry best practices.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies

What we look for:

• 10 years of hands-on experience in quality engineering and quality assurance, focusing on test automation, performance testing, and defect management.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java for writing test scripts and automating test cases with hands-on experience in developing automated tests using other test automation frameworks, ensuring robust and scalable test suites.
• Proven ability to define and execute comprehensive test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases, and scripts for both functional and non-functional testing to ensure predictable delivery of high‑quality products and solutions
• Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to manage code changes and automate test execution within the development pipeline.
• Expertise in identifying, tracking, and resolving defects and issues, collaborating closely with developers and product teams to ensure timely fixes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally with development teams and mentor junior team members to improve testing practices and tools.
• Ability to analyse testing processes, recommend improvements and ensure the testing environment aligns with industry best practices, contributing to the overall quality of software.