Staff / Lead Software Engineer - SDET (Java)

Black Duck; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Bengaluru is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to guide the QA team through planning, design, and execution of test strategies. You'll ensure high-quality delivery through automation efforts with tools like Selenium and Cypress. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, and strong skills in CI/CD processes. This position offers a hybrid work mode, demanding a strong technical background and exceptional leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium and Cypress.
• Strong experience in API testing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA team in planning, designing, and executing test strategies.
• Own and drive automation efforts using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for CI/CD integration.

Skills

Test automation with Selenium

Cypress

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

API testing

Leadership

Excellent communication

Education

BE/BTech/MCA

Tools

Docker

AWS

UNIX/Linux command-line tools

Jenkins

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Postman

Rest Assured/FitNesse

Job description

About The Role

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck is a recognized pioneer in application security, providing SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry‑leading tools, services, and expertise, Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the QA team in planning, designing, and executing test strategies across the development lifecycle.
• Own and drive automation efforts using Selenium, Cypress, and other modern frameworks.
• Manage minor QA releases for Black Duck and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery.
• Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless CI/CD integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA engineers.
• Lead and maintain QA efforts for the Black Duck Hub platform.
• Identify and resolve team blockers, and ensure continuous improvement in testing practices.
• Lead a small team of QA engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• BE/BTech/MCA with 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong hands‑on experience in test automation (Selenium, Cypress, TestNG).
• Proficiency in Java or JavaScript/TypeScript for automation scripting.
• Mandatory: Experience with Docker, AWS, and UNIX/Linux command‑line tools.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), Git, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Strong experience in API testing and automation using Postman, Rest Assured/FitNesse.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven experience in leading a small team, including task delegation, mentoring, and team coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Exposure to security testing or application security tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Black Duck or similar software composition analysis tools.

Location & Work Mode

Job location: Black Duck, Bangalore (Prestige Blue chip Park, Near Dairy Circle, Bangalore). Work mode: Hybrid work mode – 3 days WFO. Experience: 6 – 9 Years.

EEO Statement

Black Duck considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Black Duck complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Black Duck also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.

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