Module Lead, SDET

Overview

Lead software development engineering in test (SDET) activities for scalable, distributed platform services supporting web and mobile product applications, portals, and websites. Independently own one or more modules, work with the Engineering Manager and technical architect, and mentor developers while contributing to testing standards and best practices.

What you'll do

• Take ownership of test coverage and quality strategy, ensuring all aspects are validated.
• Identify high-impact scenarios and optimize test execution through automation and AI.
• Predict high-risk areas and focus testing efficiently.
• Apply domain knowledge to improve product reliability, performance, and test design.
• Ensure continuous improvement of test automation, execution speed, and reliability.
• Write SQL queries for data validations in testing, including complex joins, aggregates, and subqueries.
• Lead efforts to reduce QA cycle time by automating repetitive or manual activities.
• Partner with developers and DevOps to build observability into tests.
• Provide solutions for technical queries and mentor the team.
• Contribute to and own high-quality test automation.
• Work efficiently in a multi-project Agile environment.
• Write specialized testing tools to optimize testing processes.
• Participate in system designing, test designing, and code review activities.

What you'll need

• Experience in API automation using Karate, Rest Assured, Java, or BDD.
• Experience with UI automation tools such as Playwright and Selenium.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages such as Core Java or C#.NET.
• Experience with system or solution designing for requirements.
• Working experience in iterative and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Exposure to test and defect management tools such as JIRA, Trail, and Zephyr.
• Strong test automation strategies and fundamentals.
• Experience with mock and resilience testing.
• Experience with XML and JSON handling.
• Experience with one or more database technologies, including SQL, MySQL, Mongo, and Solr.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or other tools.
• Experience with SCM tools such as GitHub and Bitbucket.
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot, Cursor, or any other similar tool.
• Experience as a Module Lead, SDET: 5.5 years+.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in platform-based teams is preferable.

Details

• Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
• The posting is marked #LI-Hybrid.
• The role involves working with the Engineering Manager and interacting with the technical architect of the program.
• The role includes working with Product Managers, development teams, and DevOps.