Lead SDET - QA

What will you do

• Lead and mentor a team of SDETs, providing technical guidance, career development opportunities, and fostering a culture of quality and innovation
• Define and execute the overall testing strategy, including test planning, test case design, test execution, and defect tracking.
• Develop and maintain robust automation frameworks using Selenium with TestNG and Cucumber to streamline testing processes.
• Leverage API automation tools like Postman or RestAssured to test API endpoints and ensure data integrity.
• Utilize SQL to effectively query and analyze database data to validate system behavior and identify potential issues.
• Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and business analysts to understand system requirements, identify potential testing scenarios, and provide early feedback.
• Implement and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues, providing innovative solutions and root cause analysis.
• Derive and analyze key QA metrics to measure team performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive test reports to management, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Review and approve test cases and test documentation to ensure quality and consistency.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of quality and test-driven development within the team.

What skills required

• 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on API and UI testing.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language.
• In-depth understanding of testing methodologies, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber for automation testing.
• Proficiency in API automation using tools like Postman or RestAssured .
• Strong SQL skills for data validation and query analysis.
• Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide and inspire the team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in the banking domain is a must.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools like Zephyr, TestRail, XRay , etc.
• Ability to derive QA metrics and generate insightful reports.
• Experience in defining test strategies and test plans.

Desired Skills

• Experience with modern web testing frameworks like Playwright.
• Knowledge of static code analysis tools and mutation testing techniques.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools and techniques.
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments.
• Experience with reporting tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.