Lead SDET in Test Automation
About The Position
As a Lead SDET in Test Automation, you will make an impact by designing and implementing scalable test automation solutions across web, middleware, and database technologies. You will be a valued member of our Quality Engineering team, collaborating closely with development, DevOps, and client stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will: · Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers to deliver robust testing solutions. · Design, build, and enhance test automation frameworks for UI, web services, and mobile applications. · Implement CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation into DevOps workflows. · Develop engineering metrics and root cause analysis reports to improve quality and efficiency. · Drive client solutions and proposals while ensuring alignment with best practices. Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte - NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Requirements
- 12+ years of QA and test automation experience across web, middleware, and database technologies.
- Minimum 5+ years of programming experience in Java, with foundational knowledge of Java-Spring concepts.
- Hands-on experience with Selenium, Cucumber, Jenkins, GitHub, Maven, and test management tools like Rally, ALM, Jira.
- Proven ability to implement new automation solutions and frameworks.
- Strong understanding of DevOps culture and continuous integration/testing practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in mobile automation and complex framework implementation.
- Ability to build engineering metrics and perform root cause analysis.
- Expertise in driving client proposals and delivering innovative automation solutions.
- Knowledge of JavaScript and advanced scripting for automation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers to deliver robust testing solutions.
- Design, build, and enhance test automation frameworks for UI, web services, and mobile applications.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation into DevOps workflows.
- Develop engineering metrics and root cause analysis reports to improve quality and efficiency.
- Drive client solutions and proposals while ensuring alignment with best practices.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
