Lead Test Automation engineer (SDET)

Job Description: As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Pune, India, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth, scalable, and reliable release of Java-based microservices and React Native applications. You will be responsible for designing and implementing automation frameworks that keep pace with rapid feature development, collaborating closely with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop end-to-end automation frameworks for Java backend services and React Native mobile apps. - Build scalable and modular test systems to validate microapps, live data streams, and in-app contextual commerce features. - Utilize tools like JUnit/TestNG, Appium, Cypress, Detox, or RestAssured for automating API, UI, and integration tests. - Implement mocking, stubbing, and contract testing (Pact, WireMock) for real-time API verification. - Ensure high availability and accuracy of betting, content, and commerce features through automated regression and performance tests. - Validate data integrity across microservices and streaming layers. - Contribute to chaos testing, load testing, and real-user simulation scenarios for live events. - Partner with DevOps for automating test execution in Docker/Kubernetes environments and monitor test health through Grafana/Prometheus dashboards. - Drive shift-left testing to catch issues early in the development cycle. - Collaborate with backend and frontend engineers to define acceptance criteria and test strategies for rapid feature rollouts. - Mentor junior QA and SDET engineers in framework design and best practices. - Contribute to internal QA tools and libraries for faster test authoring and improved observability. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent. - 6+ years of experience as an SDET / Automation Engineer, preferably in startup or product-driven environments. - Strong expertise in Java and automation tools like JUnit, TestNG, and RestAssured. - Proven experience in automating React Native apps using Appium, Cypress, or Detox. - Familiarity with microservices, contract testing, and API reliability validation. - Understanding of real-time data systems (e.g., Kinesis, WebSockets) and event-driven architectures is a plus. - Strong communication and debugging skills with a focus on rapid delivery. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.),