Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of SDETs, automation engineers, and quality assurance professionals. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Test Automation Strategy: Define and implement the test automation strategy for the organization. Identify opportunities for test automation and guide the team in selecting appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Test Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for different phases of the software development lifecycle. Oversee the execution of test plans, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment: Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD process for early detection of issues.
• Tool and Technology Selection: Evaluate and select testing tools and technologies to enhance the testing process. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in testing tools.
• Performance Testing: Oversee the planning and execution of performance testing to ensure the scalability and reliability of software applications.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key quality metrics. Provide regular reports on test execution, defect rates, and overall product quality.
• Collaboration with Development and DevOps Teams: Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless testing process. Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and reviews.
• Test Environment Management: Oversee the setup and maintenance of test environments that mirror production configurations. Coordinate with infrastructure teams to address environment-related issues.
• Training and Development: Provide training and mentorship to team members to enhance their testing and automation skills. Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess testing risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Collaborate with the development team to address high-risk areas.

Skills

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a testing team.
• Test Automation: Extensive experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks. Proficiency in using automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.
• Programming Languages: Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for test automation, such as Java, Python, or C#.
• CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, GitLab CI) and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Testing Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of various testing methodologies, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Agile Practices: Experience working in agile development environments, participating in ceremonies, and contributing to agile practices.
• Performance Testing: Expertise in planning and executing performance testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for conveying testing strategies, results, and quality metrics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and addressing complex testing challenges.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, DevOps, and product management.
• Training and Mentorship: Ability to provide effective training and mentorship to team members.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in engineering (computer science, information systems) with 7-9 years of experience.
• Proven understanding of gray box and black box testing techniques
• Excellent debugging skills, measures and analyses code for quality
• Good communication skills with ability to co-ordinate across cross-functional teams and Business units