Lead SDET

6+ years

Hybrid, Remote, VTEST - Our Offices, Pune

Full-Time

Greetings from VEST Software

At VTEST, we believe "Testing is not just a job, it's a craft." If you are passionate about ensuring quality and want to be part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you.

About VTEST

Founded in 2015 in Pune, VTEST ) is a pure-play Software Testing services firm based out of Pune, India registered in Atlanta, US and Melbourne, Australia and recognized with Great Place to Work & NASSCOM certified. VTEST works with clients across the globe and employs Manual and Automation Testers to implement best testing practices for all types of testing. Our testers work Remote or from VTEST and client offices across India and international locations.

Position: Lead SDET

Experience: 6+ years

Location: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead SDET with strong expertise in Manual Testing, Automation Testing using Playwright, and hands-on experience in leveraging AI for testing activities. The ideal candidate will lead the testing efforts across multiple projects, mentor the QA team, design automation frameworks, and drive quality improvements using modern tools and AI-driven testing practices. This role demands both leadership capabilities and strong hands-on involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities for projects, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks with Playwright for UI and API testing
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing manually where needed
• Utilize AI-powered tools and techniques to optimize test case design, execution, defect detection, and reporting
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
• Conduct code reviews for automation scripts and ensure best practices in test automation
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, introducing innovative tools, AI models, and methodologies
• Mentor and guide junior testers in both manual and automation testing practices
• Monitor test coverage, report on quality metrics, and ensure timely bug identification and resolution
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards for software quality

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2+ years in a Test Lead capacity
• Strong experience in Manual Testing (functional, regression, integration, exploratory)
• Proven hands-on expertise in Automation Testing with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript/Java)
• Experience in designing scalable automation frameworks
• Exposure to utilize and implement AI for testing tasks like Cursor, Co-Pilot, Mabl, ChatGPT, Gemini, Codey, Grok or similar
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java
• Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring QA team members

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for testing environments.
• ISTQB/Agile Testing/Scrum Master or similar certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge projects across web and mobile applications
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Flexible working model (Remote/Hybrid options/International travel)
• Opportunities to expand skills in automation and mobile testing

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