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. Skills: Cucumber, Api Automation, Sql, Selenium Experience: 7.00-10.00 Years