Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

TestVagrant Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TestVagrant Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will have 7-11 years of experience, focusing on quality assurance in automation, AI-driven testing, and leadership of SDET teams in an Agile environment. Responsibilities include end-to-end quality ownership and defining test strategies. Strong expertise in Playwright, WebDriverIO, CI/CD, and test frameworks is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7-11 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong expertise in Web, API & Mobile platforms.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end quality across automation, AI-driven testing, and delivery.
• Lead and scale SDET teams in fast-paced Agile setups.
• Drive shift-left testing with early validation and quality gates.
• Define risk-based test strategies balancing speed and coverage.

Skills

Playwright

WebDriverIO

CI/CD

test frameworks

leadership

communication skills

Job description

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 05/05/2026

We are seeking a skilled Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 7-11 years of relevant work experience and possess strong expertise in Web, API & Mobile platforms. As a Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the design, implementation, and execution of automated test cases.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end quality across automation, AI-driven testing, and delivery
• Lead and scale SDET teams in fast-paced Agile setups
• Drive shift-left testing with early validation and quality gates
• Define risk-based test strategies balancing speed and coverage

Qualifications

• Hands-on with Playwright, WebDriverIO, CI/CD, and modern test frameworks
• Strong quality-first mindset with clear leadership and communication skills