Senior SDET Lead – Mobile, Web & AI-Driven Automation

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goods & Services in the United States seeks a Lead SDET with deep experience in mobile and web automation to architect automation frameworks and own their end-to-end implementation. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable software.

You will leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate velocity, improve code quality, and integrate testing into cutting-edge CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mobile automation with Appium 2.x, UIAutomator2, XCUITest, Android/ iOS tooling.
• Strong web automation with Playwright or Selenium WebDriver; coding in Java, Python or JS/TS.
• Experience architecting test frameworks from scratch and integrating with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to speed development and improve quality.
• Proven technical leadership and ability to mentor engineers and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale automation frameworks for mobile and web apps.
• Drive automation standards and mentor engineers across implementations.
• Integrate automated tests into modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead technical decisions and own complex automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software.

Skills

Appium 2.x

UIAutomator2

XCUITest

Playwright

Selenium WebDriver

Java

Python

CI/CD integration

AI-assisted tools

English communication

Job description

About Goods & Services

Goods & Services is a product design and engineering company.

We solve mission-critical challenges for some of the worlds largest enterprises, with deep expertise in highly regulated industries—including life sciences and financial services. Our design-led approach allows us to apply cutting-edge capabilities in AI, Data and Hardware Engineering to companies of any size.

Headquartered in the United States, we operate regional development centers in Mexico and the United Kingdom. This global footprint-anchored by our nearshore model-enables us to deliver at scale with the speed, efficiency, and cultural alignment our clients expect.

At Goods and Services, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

About the job

Goods & Services is looking for a Lead SDET with strong hands-on experience in Mobile and Web automation, proven technical leadership, excellent communication skills, and practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools. This position requires someone capable of designing and building automation frameworks from scratch, taking ownership of technical solutions, and guiding other engineers through implementation.

What you'll do:

• Design, build, and architect scalable automation frameworks from scratch for Mobile and Web applications.
• Drive technical decisions, establish automation standards, and mentor engineers across implementation.
• Integrate automated testing suites into modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate development, optimize workflows, and improve overall code quality.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, taking full technical ownership of complex challenges.

What you'll need:

• Mobile Automation Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Appium 2.x for Android and iOS automation, as well as UIAutomator2, XCUITest, Android SDK, ADB, and Xcode.
• Web Automation Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Playwright or Selenium WebDriver, with proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
• Automation Framework Architecture: Proven track record of architecting and building test frameworks from the ground up, with practical experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• AI-assisted Engineering: Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent) to accelerate engineering velocity and framework optimization.
• Technical Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers, driving technical choices, and communicating fluently in English (both written and verbal) with clients and technical teams.

Nice to have:

• Experience with API testing using Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on use of cloud device farms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Firebase Test Lab, or AWS Device Farm).
• Experience with test runners and BDD tools (TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber).
• Familiarity with Kotlin, Swift, Docker, or containerized testing environments.
• Performance testing experience using JMeter or k6.