Lead Software Development Engineer - Test

As an experienced Lead SDET joining our growing engineering team, your role will involve taking ownership of end-to-end testing processes. You will be responsible for test planning, automation strategy, execution, and delivery. Leading a team of SDETs, you will collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high product quality and seamless releases in CI/CD environments. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze requirements and collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand and refine testable user stories. - Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing. - Own and drive API testing strategies using tools like Postman, Swagger, and REST Assured. - Lead the implementation of automation frameworks using Python, Pytest, Robot Framework, and maintain scalable test automation suites. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools. - Manage test documentation and progress tracking using tools like Jira and Confluence. - Troubleshoot and debug test failures, identify root causes, and work with developers for resolution. - Mentor junior SDETs and guide them in automation best practices and scripting. - Ensure consistent testing standards and practices across the team. - Collaborate on product releases, ensuring smooth QA handoffs and deployments. - Participate in performance and security testing efforts when needed. Qualifications Required: - Strong ability to understand and convert requirements into effective test cases (manual and automated). - Proficiency in Python with experience in Pytest, Robot Framework, and custom test scripting. - Experience in API testing (REST, JSON), using Postman, writing automation scripts for API endpoints. - Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins for continuous testing and integration. - Hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining automation test frameworks. - Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across applications and platforms. - Exposure to Jira, Confluence, and version control systems like Git. Please note that the additional details of the company were not present in the provided job description.,