Lead SDET

Kovai.co is a catalyst, sparking a revolution in the world of enterprise software and B2B SaaS, we are a technology powerhouse delivering best-in-class enterprise software and game-changing SaaS solutions across industries. At Kovai.co , we're rewriting the B2B landscape by empowering over 2,500 businesses worldwide with our award-winning SaaS solutions. Our Products Biztalk360 Turbo360 Document360 “UK headquarters. Indian innovation. Global impact.” Our journey has been nothing short of remarkable, having witnessed exponential growth and profitability right from our inception. We are on track towards $30 million in annual revenue – and we're just getting started. Kovai.co is fueled by a tribe of thoughtful helpers, obsessed with empowering customers, uplifting colleagues, and igniting our own journeys. Redefining tech is our game. Are you in? Join Kovai.co – where passion meets purpose. What's the job: lead SDET What You’ll Do On The Job Advanced Test Automation (C# Focus): Architect and maintain enterprise-grade test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver (C#/.NET Core), Playwright, or Cypress, adhering to the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern. Develop reusable libraries for cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and parallel execution via Selenium Grid. Performance Testing: Design and execute performance testing strategies to assess system scalability, stability, and responsiveness. Utilize tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, and Gatling to simulate user load and measure application performance. Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and provide optimization recommendations. Functional Testing of Enterprise Products with Customer Focus: Conduct thorough functional testing of enterprise-level products to ensure they meet customer requirements and expectations. Ensure zero defect leakage by rigorously validating new features and updates before release, with a focus on high-quality customer-centric solutions. Security Testing: Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests using Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP. Validate compliance with GDPR, SOC2 standards during test cycles. In-Sprint Automation: Automate test scenarios within sprint development cycles. Shift-left security and performance testing into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Tooling & Framework Ownership: Architect tools for test data generation, environment provisioning, and parallel execution. Mentor teams on automation best practices. Design and implement scalable Selenium automation frameworks, leveraging Page Object Model (POM), Factory Pattern, Singleton Pattern, Fluent Interface, and other design patterns to enhance maintainability and reusability. Who'll Be a Good Fit Must have: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in software testing, automation, and quality assurance. Strong programming experience with data structures and algorithms, enabling efficient code design and problem-solving. Expertise in C# and Selenium WebDriver (XPath/CSS locators, Page Object Model). Hands-on experience with Burp Suite, OWASP Top 10, and secure coding practices. Strong proficiency in REST/GraphQL API testing using Postman, RestSharp. Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling) and ability to analyze system performance. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, etc.). Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and shift-left testing practices. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Good To Have Open-Source Contributions & GitHub Presence - Any active GitHub repositories or pen-source projects. Contribute to open-source testing tools and frameworks to enhance the broader QA community. Exposure to AI-Driven Testing Innovation & knowledge in tools like TensorFlow, Hugging Face, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot for test script generation. Equal Opportunities Kovai.co is committed to building a workforce that reflects the richness of our society. We believe in fostering a culture of belonging and respect for all. Kovai.co stands firmly against discrimination, ensuring equal opportunity for everyone to build a successful career. Submit Your Application You have successfully applied You have errors in applying Apply With Resume * First Name* Middle Name Last Name* Email* Mobile Phone Social Network and Web Links Provide us with links to see some of your work (Git/ Dribble/ Behance/ Pinterest/ Blog/ Medium) Show more Show less