Lead SDET - QA

What will you do - Lead and mentor a team of SDETs, providing technical guidance, career development opportunities, and fostering a culture of quality and innovation - 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 to streamline testing processes. - Leverage API automation tools like Postman or RestAssured to test API endpoints and ensure data integrity. - Utilize SQL to effectively query and analyze database data to validate system behavior and identify potential issues. - Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and business analysts to understand system requirements, identify potential testing scenarios, and provide early feedback. - Implement and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. - Actively participate in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues, providing innovative solutions and root cause analysis. - Derive and analyze key QA metrics to measure team performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. - Prepare and present comprehensive test reports to management, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations. - Review and approve test cases and test documentation to ensure quality and consistency. - Stay up-to-date with the latest testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to drive continuous improvement. - Foster a culture of quality and test-driven development within the team. What skills required - 7-10 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on API and UI testing. - Strong proficiency in Java programming language. - In-depth understanding of testing methodologies, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing. - 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 for automated builds and deployments. - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. - Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide and inspire the team. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Experience in the banking domain is a must. - Hands-on experience with test management tools like Zephyr, TestRail, XRay , etc. - Ability to derive QA metrics and generate insightful reports. - Experience in defining test strategies and test plans. Desired Skills : - Experience with modern web testing frameworks like 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, TestNG, Api Automation, Sql, Java, Selenium Experience: 7.00-10.00 Years