Senior SDET: Test Automation Lead (FinTech) - Equity & Unlimited PTO

Flex; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Flex subscription

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Senior SDET in San Francisco to own test automation and quality across major features. You will architect and optimize automation frameworks, lead test strategy, and collaborate across teams to enable reliable and high-quality releases.

You will mentor junior SDETs, drive cross-functional quality improvements, and ensure robust test coverage. The role involves integrating tests into CI/CD, reviewing code, and maintaining test documentation within a hybrid office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development and test automation.
• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages and test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and optimize automated test frameworks for complex product areas.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test suites for API, UI, and integration testing.
• Lead test strategy development and perform risk analysis for major features and systems.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, supporting CI/CD processes.
• Mentor junior SDETs and QA members, fostering best practices.
• Review code and test cases for quality and maintainability.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD

Debugging

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in CS or related

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

RestAssured

Job description

Flex is seeking a Senior SDET in San Francisco to own test automation and quality across major features. You will architect and optimize automation frameworks, lead test strategy, and collaborate across teams to enable reliable and high-quality releases.

You will mentor junior SDETs, drive cross-functional quality improvements, and ensure robust test coverage. The role involves integrating tests into CI/CD, reviewing code, and maintaining test documentation within a hybrid office environment.