SDET Team Lead
Description
At Sequoia Connect , we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects.
We are currently partnering with a global IT powerhouse that represents the connected world through innovative, customer-centric experiences. As a USD 6 billion organization and one of the top 7 IT service providers globally, our client empowers over 1,200 global customers—including several Fortune 500 companies—to "Rise™." With a massive network of 163,000+ professionals across 90 countries, they are at the absolute forefront of digital transformation, leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.
This is your chance to thrive in a workplace recognized as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world. You will join an environment that values innovation and societal impact, working on end-to-end digital transformation projects for global leaders. If you are a driven professional looking for global career opportunities and exposure to high-impact projects within an international network of expertise, this is where you belong.
We are currently searching for a SDET Team Lead:
Responsibilities:
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Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities for the Mexico-based SDET team, ensuring alignment on local operational needs.
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Coordinate with distributed teams across different time zones to synchronize testing strategies and project goals.
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Analyze and architect technical test solutions for complex user stories, ensuring coverage for integration points.
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Optimize and refactor existing automated regression suites to maximize reliability and eliminate flakiness.
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Refine and extend modular automation frameworks to ensure they remain scalable for the wider engineering team.
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Expand API automation coverage for microservices, data integrity, and cross-service communication.
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Perform deep-dive technical analysis to refactor automation code in alignment with evolving application architecture.
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Maintain automated performance testing as integrated components of the continuous delivery pipeline.
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Execute root cause analysis on complex defects , providing detailed technical insights and reproduction scripts.
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Drive technical gap analysis to identify untested code paths and improve overall system testability.
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Partner with Dev and Product to ensure acceptance criteria are precise and technically sound.
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Own the technical scaling of automation solutions across multiple environments.
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Execute special technical projects , such as upgrading test infrastructure or optimizing CI/CD workflows .
Requirements:
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8+ years of experience in Software Engineering and Test Automation with a proven track record of framework improvement.
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Proven leadership ability in managing local team operations and providing technical mentorship to improve coding standards.
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High proficiency in programming (Python, Java, TypeScript, or C#) with a focus on clean, scalable code.
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Deep understanding of modern architecture , including microservices, containerization (Docker) , and cloud environments.
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Extensive experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Postman, or RestAssured .
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Solid experience in performance engineering using tools like k6, JMeter, or Locust .
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Advanced proficiency with CI/CD orchestration (Harness, BitBucket, or Jenkins) to optimize release cycles.
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Experience with cloud-based testing infrastructure like SauceLabs, BrowserStack, or AWS Device Farm.
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Expert technical communicatio