Lead SDET - iMAL (Associate Prinicipal)

Role Summary:

As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will lead and mentor a team of SDETs, define and execute the overall testing strategy, and ensure high-quality banking and financial applications. Your expertise in automation frameworks, API testing, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines will drive testing efficiency and quality improvements across projects.

What you will do:

• Lead and mentor a team of SDETs, providing technical guidance and career development.
• 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.
• Leverage API automation tools like Postman or RestAssured to test API endpoints and validate data integrity.
• Utilize SQL for querying and analyzing database data to ensure accurate system behavior.
• Implement and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and business analysts to provide early feedback on requirements.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues, providing root cause analysis and solutions.
• Derive and analyze QA metrics to measure team performance and identify trends.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports for management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Review and approve test cases and test documentation for quality and consistency.
• Stay updated with the latest testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to foster continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of quality and test-driven development within the team.

Skills Required:

• 7-10 years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on API and UI testing.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming.
• 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.
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing.
• Experience in the banking domain.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools like Zephyr, TestRail, XRay.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with modern web testing frameworks like Cypress or 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.