SDET

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 the lead role).
Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and 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.

Experience
6-10 yrs