SDET / Lead

Requirements - Required – Technical Skills - 7+ years of experience in Software Testing, QA, or Quality Engineering. - 3+ years of experience leading teams as an SDET Lead, QA Lead, or similar role. - Experience with test automation using Java, Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. - Experience with API testing using Postman or REST Assured. - Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. - Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Git version control. Experience testing event-driven middleware systems — MQ (IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Kafka) Balanced expertise in Java and REST Assured (equally important for this team). API and Message Queue testing experience . Leadership and communication skills . Onshore-offshore coordination and stakeholder interaction . Automation strategy and project ownership . Nice to Have (Technical Skills) - Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. - Experience with JMeter, Gatling, or performance testing tools. - Knowledge of microservices architectures. Responsibilities (Key Activities) - Lead QA and test automation teams. - Define and execute automated testing strategies. - Design and maintain automation frameworks. - Ensure test automation is integrated into CI/CD pipelines. - Promote quality standards, best practices, and quality metrics. - Collaborate with Development, Product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Required Languages - English – Advanced (80–95%) Additional Information - Travel Requirements Availability to travel to the USA on occasion - Special Conditions - Long-term assignment. Originally posted on Himalayas