SDET Gen AI - Lead

Iris Software, Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software is seeking a senior QA Automation professional with 8+ years of software testing experience and 3+ years in a leadership role. The ideal candidate will possess expert Python automation skills, lead QA teams, and drive QA strategy across complex projects.

Strong knowledge of API and performance testing (Locust), CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins), and test frameworks is required. Join Iris Software to shape and own your journey within a culture that values talent, growth, and impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software testing experience.
• 3+ years in a QA leadership or team lead role.
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies, AI Testing, SDLC, and Agile practices.
• Degree in Computer science or related field. Masters would be considered a plus
• Expert-level programming skills in Python with 5+ years automation development experience
• Advanced experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Proven experience leading and mentoring QA teams of 3+ engineers
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience in developing QA strategies and implementing process improvements
• Proficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD tools (Github Actions, Jenkins)
• Expertise in API testing and performance testing tools (locust)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to make technical decisions and provide architectural guidance
• Experience with resource planning, capacity management, and project estimation

Responsibilities

• 8+ years of hands-on software testing experience.
• 3+ years in a QA leadership or team lead role.
• Lead and mentor QA teams of 3+ engineers.
• Develop and enforce QA strategies and processes.
• Guide architectural and technical decisions for testing.
• Drive integration of Git and CI/CD in QA workflows.
• Oversee API and performance testing with Locust.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and plan project estimates.
• Manage risk, dependencies, and testing timelines.
• Ensure quality across complex applications.

Skills

Python automation

QA leadership

Automation frameworks

AI Testing

Git

CI/CD

API testing

Performance testing

Stakeholder management

Architectural guidance

Project estimation

Mentoring QA team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Masters would be considered a plus

Tools

Git

Github Actions

Jenkins

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Rest Assured

QTest

JIRA

QC/Quality Center

Oracle DB

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Why Join Iris?
Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one ofIndia’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture thattruly values your talent and ambitions?
Join Iris Software — one offastest-growing IT services companies— whereyou own and shape your success story.

About Us
At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential.

With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.

Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us
At Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth.

Our Employee Value Proposition, “Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.” reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it.

We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally.

Curious what it’s like to work at Iris? Head to this video for an inside look at the people, the passion, and the possibilities. Watch it here .

Job Description

Must-have:

• 8+ years of hands-on software testing experience
• 3+ years in a QA leadership or team lead role
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies, AI Testing, SDLC, and Agile practices
• Degree in Computer science or related field. Masters would be considered a plus
• Expert-level programming skills in Python with 5+ years automation development experience
• Advanced experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Proven experience leading and mentoring QA teams of 3+ engineers
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience in developing QA strategies and implementing process improvements
• Proficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD tools (Github Actions, Jenkins)
• Expertise in API testing and performance testing tools (locust)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to make technical decisions and provide architectural guidance
• Experience with resource planning, capacity management, and project estimation

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Perks and Benefits for Irisians
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