Senior QA Automation Python Scripting -AI/ML

CodeNinja Inc; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Pakistan seeks a Senior SDET to lead quality assurance initiatives. You will drive testing strategies, mentor junior team members, and ensure both manual and automated testing complement each other. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software testing and strong skills in both manual and automated testing practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring teams.
• Proven expertise in testing methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of automation frameworks.
• Advocate for quality testing practices within the team.
• Spearhead comprehensive test strategies encompassing all facets of testing.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Defect prevention

Tools

Automation frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

As a Senior SDET, you will take the lead in ensuring that our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Your vast experience in both manual and automated testing will play a pivotal role in advancing our testing strategies, methodologies, and tools. Beyond individual contributions, you will provide testing leadership, mentoring junior members, and influencing the broader team to prioritise and implement best practices in quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Leadership:
  • Partner with the scrum team, ensuring that testing strategies align with sprint and product goals, setting the tone for a quality-first mindset.
  • Advocate for quality and testing best practices within the team, ensuring that they are embedded in the development process.
  • Provide thought leadership in testing methodologies, staying updated with emerging technologies and practices.
• Advanced Manual & Test Automation:
  • Lead the design, development, and enhancement of automation frameworks, ensuring scalability and robustness for Web, API, or ETL products.
  • Ensure integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, promoting rapid feedback mechanisms.
  • Ensure manual & exploratory tests are strategically designed to complement automated tests, focusing on areas that require human intuition and insight.
• Testing Strategy & Expertise:
  • Spearhead the development of comprehensive test strategies that encompass all facets of testing, from unit to UI.
  • Mentor junior team members, elevating the overall QA competency within the team.
• Defect Management:
  • Foster a proactive approach to defect prevention, promoting early detection methodologies.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other departments to promote seamless integration of testing into the product lifecycle.
  • Communicate testing strategies, insights, and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.