Technical Lead - Software Development Engineer in Test ( Playwright (TypeScript/.NET) Selenium [...]

Vertafore; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Employer Match

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Job summary

Vertafore is looking for a Technical Lead - Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Hyderabad to lead quality engineering efforts. This role involves developing automation frameworks and ensuring high-quality solutions for the insurance industry.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team, define test automation strategies, and mentor junior engineers. Experience in playwriting, Selenium, and CI/CD is crucial.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of professional experience as an SDET with expertise in Playwright and Selenium.
• Proven experience designing and building enterprise-grade automation frameworks.
• Strong hands-on expertise in UI, API, and performance automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of automation frameworks.
• Define and own the test automation strategy.
• Mentor and guide SDET and QA engineers.

Skills

UI Test Automation (Playwright with Typescript & Selenium with Java)

API automation (REST Assured & Playwright with TypeScript)

Serenity BDD, Serenity Screenplay and POM (Page Object Model)

Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related technical field)

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

REST Assured

Locust (Python)

Job description

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.

Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.

Our fast‑paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Job Description

As a Technical Lead - Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a key role in Vertafore’s continued success in the insurance industry by driving quality engineering and test automation excellence across our products. You will work closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and reliable solutions for our customers.

This is a fast‑paced and continuously evolving environment where you will lead test automation strategy and framework development across UI, API, and performance testing. You will drive quality initiatives, remove technical and delivery barriers, mentor SDETs, and support multiple projects in parallel while consistently meeting critical timelines. You will also identify and implement innovative approaches to improve engineering efficiency, test effectiveness, and overall product quality.

If you are enthusiastic about building high‑quality products, enjoy working with modern technologies, and thrive on solving complex engineering challenges through forward‑thinking and creative solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and reusable automation frameworks using BDD and TDD practices.
• Define and own the overall test automation strategy across UI, API, and performance testing.
• Architect and implement automation solutions using Playwright (TypeScript), Selenium (Java), REST Assured, SOAP services, and Locust (Python).
• Implement frameworks using Serenity BDD and Serenity Screenplay.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams.
• Define test strategies and test plans aligned to business goals.
• Establish automation coding standards and best practices.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve productivity.

Leadership & Ownership Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide SDET and QA engineers.
• Drive adoption of modern quality engineering practices.
• Act as quality and automation point of contact.
• Partner with leadership to evolve the quality & automation roadmap.
• Support hiring and onboarding of SDET team members.

Quality & Engineering Excellence

• Define and track quality metrics.
• Analyze test results and defect trends.
• Identify gaps in automation and non‑functional testing.
• Ensure test data management strategies.
• Review application code for testability.

Required Technical Skills (Primary Skills)

• UI Test Automation (Playwright with Typescript & Selenium with Java)
• API automation (REST Assured & Playwright with TypeScript)
• Serenity BDD, Serenity Screenplay and POM (Page Object Model)
• Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Good To Have (Secondary Skills)

• DevOps concepts
• Performance and load testing (preferably using Locust with Python)
• Backend (Database) testing
• API testing using Postman/Swagger
• Knowledge on C# and .NET framework
• Good exposure on Manual testing process & methodologies

Process & Ways of Working

• Experience working in Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Contribute to estimation, planning, and continuous improvement.
• Promote shift‑left and shift‑right testing practices.

Soft Skills & Professional Expectations

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to influence engineering teams.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments.
• High ownership and accountability.

Role Level Expectation

This is a hands‑on leadership role that owns the automation charter end‑to‑end—driving the test automation roadmap, leading and implementing UI, API, and performance automation solutions, mentoring and upskilling SDETs, and working closely with development teams to continuously improve engineering efficiency, test effectiveness, and overall product quality in a fast‑paced delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience.
• 6‑8 years of professional experience as an SDET, with strong hands‑on expertise in Playwright (TypeScript/.NET) and Selenium (Java) for web test automation, including at least 1+ years in a technical lead or senior ownership role driving automation initiatives across multiple teams.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in UI, API, and performance automation, including Playwright with TypeScript, Locust with Python, Selenium with Java, API automation using REST Assured and SOAP services, Serenity BDD and Serenity Screenplay frameworks.
• Proven experience designing, building, and evolving enterprise‑grade automation frameworks using BDD and TDD practices.
• Demonstrated ability to own test automation end‑to‑end, including framework architecture, automation strategy, roadmap definition, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and API architectures, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful services.
• Strong experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI or equivalent).
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach SDETs, conduct code and framework reviews, and uplift automation maturity across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to partner closely with development and architecture teams to influence design for testability, automation readiness, and quality by design.
• Good knowledge of API and load testing tools.
• Experience using bug tracking tools such as Rally and test management tools such as qTest.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of software design and architecture principles.
• Solid experience working in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

Benefits – Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry.
• Medical, vision & dental plans.
• Life, AD&D.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Pension Plan & Employer Match.
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Education Assistance.
• Additional programs – Employee Referral and Internal Recognition.

Benefits – US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry.
• Medical, vision & dental plans – PPO & high‑deductible options.
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options: Health Care FSA, Dental & Vision FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter FSA.
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match.
• Supplemental Plans – Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance.
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education & Legal Assistance.
• Additional programs – Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition and Wellness.
• Commuter Benefits (Denver).

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.