Senior SDET Engineer - Automation Testing
First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Skills Required:
SDET, Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Performance Testing, AWS, Python, Java
Responsibilities:
- Build, manage, and mentor a team of QA engineers (manual + automation).
- Define and enforce best practices for test planning, execution, and automation.
- Develop and own the test strategy for all products - web, mobile, API, backend.
- Review test plans and ensure coverage aligns with business and technical requirements.
- Oversee both manual and automated test execution during release cycles.
- Drive initiatives to improve test efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases and high quality.
- Report on quality metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Own the defect lifecycle management and risk mitigation process.
- Evaluate and introduce new tools/technologies to improve QA capabilities.
- Participate in resource planning, hiring, and performance reviews.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in QA.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field with a solid foundation in computer science.
- Hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.
- Proven experience in managing QA for Agile/Scrum teams and using JIRA/Confluence.
- Have experience in formulating quality standards, testing technical specifications, and standard construction.
- Good experience in improving test efficiency, reliability, and training junior members of the QA team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Skills
Automation Testing, Software Quality Assurance, SDET, Manual Testing, Performance Testing