Lead SDET - Automation & QA for Innovative Testing

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire11 is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test to drive automated testing across client projects and mentor offshore SDET teams. The role focuses on building robust test strategies, integrating tests into CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional engineers to ensure quality at speed.

The candidate should have a strong background in JavaScript/TypeScript or Java, experience with modern test frameworks, and a track record of leading QA efforts in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• BS degree plus 5+ years writing automated tests in Agile settings.
• Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles and STLC.
• Experience with TDD, CI/CD, and code review practices.
• Hands-on with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or Java.
• Proficient in end-to-end test frameworks (Nightwatch.js, Selenium, TestCafe, Cypress).
• Experience with test case managers (TestRail, Zephyr) and API testing (Postman).
• Familiarity with AWS and Docker; offshore mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated tests across multiple levels for clients.
• Mentor SDET teams on architectures, methodologies, and coding standards.
• Partner with development teams to evangelize test best practices.
• Ensure automated tests execute correctly in CI/CD pipelines.
• Produce KPI reports on testing results, logging, and coverage.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to cover testing paths for all features.
• Sign-off on release activities and coordinate with offshore teams.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

Java

OOP concepts

TDD

CI/CD

Code reviews

Agile/SCRUM/Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nightwatch.js

Selenium

TestCafe

Cypress

Postman

JUnit/TestNG

Chai

Mocha

Mockito

TestRail

Zephyr

AWS

Docker

Job description

Inspire11 is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test to drive automated testing across client projects and mentor offshore SDET teams. The role focuses on building robust test strategies, integrating tests into CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional engineers to ensure quality at speed.

The candidate should have a strong background in JavaScript/TypeScript or Java, experience with modern test frameworks, and a track record of leading QA efforts in Agile environments.