First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Tesco scores A on the Alion truth index.
We are looking for an experienced SDET 3 to drive quality engineering initiatives across our products. In this role, you will define the overall testing strategy, lead a team of SDETs and QA engineers, and establish scalable automation frameworks that ensure high-quality software delivery. You will work closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle and champion a culture of continuous testing.
The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:
Quality Engineering:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
- Establish tools, frameworks, and best practices for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Ensure quality gates are integrated into CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and efficient software releases.
- Track and report key quality metrics, including test coverage, defect density, regression rates, and release readiness.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and improve overall product quality.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to define release quality standards and testing strategies.
- Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into deployment pipelines.
- Coordinate with Support and Incident Response teams to investigate production issues and drive root cause analysis.
- Participate in architecture and design discussions to ensure testability and maintainability of applications.
Requirements:
- 6-9 years of experience in Software Testing, QA Automation, or SDET roles.
- Prior leadership or team management experience (mandatory for Lead role).
- Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python
- Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining robust automation frameworks.
- Strong understanding of test automation methodologies and software quality best practices.
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Ability to mentor engineers and drive quality initiatives across multiple teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience scaling QA or SDET teams.
- Exposure to fintech, ride-hailing, e-commerce, or other high-scale consumer platforms.
- Experience with performance, API, and end-to-end automation testing.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices is a plus.
Good to Have:
- A quality-first engineering mindset.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Passion for automation and engineering excellence.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
- A collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced product organisations.
Skills
CI/CD, QA, SDET, automation, testing

