SDET - Lead

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Job Description

Experience: 8-9Years

Location: Noida, Gurugram, Pune

Mandatory Skills:

API Automation (REST Assured), Automation Framework Creation & Development, Basic Build + Deployment & CI/CD Knowledge, Test Case Creation and Execution, Test Design Practices (TDD), Core Java, Selenium, MS SQL

Key Responsibilities

. Define enterprise-wide test automation and quality engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals, scalability requirements, and digital transformation initiatives.

. Drive adoption of automation-first and shift-left testing approaches across projects ensuring early defect detection and improved quality.

. Establish standards, governance models, frameworks, and best practices for SDET teams across multiple programs.

. Lead multiple cross-functional teams delivering scalable, high-quality automation solutions across platforms.

. Define, track, and improve KPIs and quality metrics related to automation coverage, defect leakage, and release quality.

. Drive innovation in test automation includes AI/ML-based testing, self-healing frameworks, and advanced analytics.

. Provide strategic leadership, mentoring, and direction to engineering teams fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Behavioral Competencies

. Demonstrates leadership and accountability in driving quality outcomes.

. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

. Promotes a culture of automation-first, quality excellence, and continuous improvement.

. Apply strategic thinking to manage quality risks and testing challenges.

. Makes informed decisions balancing quality, timelines, and business needs.

. Communicates effectively on quality status, risks, and dependencies.

. Encourages innovation and continuous learning within the SDET team.

. Promotes a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

. Builds and mentors high-performing SDET teams through coaching and guidance.

. Drives innovation, testing governance, quality best practices, compliance and excellence in testing processes.

. Maintains a customer-focused approach to delivering high-quality solutions.

Mandatory Competencies

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