Principal Sdet

**Hello**

**Who are we?**

Locus.sh is a leading-edge technology company dedicated to solving the most challenging problems in logistics and supply chain. Our ambition? To revolutionize the supply chain realm through cutting-edge technology, enabling smarter, automated decision-making. From dispatch management and carrier orchestration to route optimization and real-time insights, our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and transparency in operations.

**Our Journey and Impact**:
Since our inception in 2015, with the backing of esteemed investors like GIC Singapore, Qualcomm Ventures, Tiger Global, and Falcon Edge ($80M raised so far), we've embarked on a global mission to redefine logistics. Our technologies have empowered giants like Unilever, Nestle, and The Tata Group, facilitating over 1 billion deliveries across 30+ countries. The result? A staggering $288 million in cost savings, a 12 million tonne reduction in CO2 emissions, and an unwavering 99.5% SLA adherence.

**Our Global Footprint**:
Based in Bangalore, India, our reach extends across the Americas, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. As a vibrant team of 170+ visionaries, we're on an exhilarating growth trajectory.

**Traits We Value**:
**Global**:You possess a global mindset, understanding and appreciating diverse cultures and market nuances. You're adept at thinking beyond borders and appreciate the vast opportunities that a worldwide perspective brings.

**Unrelenting**:You display unmatched perseverance and commitment in everything you do. Challenges invigorate you, and you are determined to overcome obstacles with innovative solutions.

**Intelligent**:You consistently demonstrate sharp analytical thinking and astute problem-solving capabilities. You're quick to grasp complex concepts and can effectively communicate intricate ideas.

**Location - Bangalore**

**Role Overview**:As a Principal SDET at Locus, you will play a critical role in driving the quality and reliability of our platform. This role goes beyond traditional testing; you will design, develop, and enhance automated test frameworks, ensure seamless integration of quality engineering practices, and mentor team members to establish a quality-first culture.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Automation Framework Design and Development**:Architect, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for backend, APIs, and frontend components. Ensure the frameworks are scalable, reusable, and aligned with the latest industry standards.**Test Strategy and Planning**:Collaborate with product managers, developers, and DevOps to define comprehensive test strategies for new features and system enhancements. Own the end-to-end testing lifecycle, from requirement analysis to test case creation, execution, and reporting. Drive better QA practices (In areas Like: defect creation, Capturing scope of feature, Sign offs, matrix of coverage in functional and automation etc)**Quality Advocacy and Best Practices**:Drive the adoption of best practices in testing, coding standards, and CI/CD processes across teams. Act as a champion of quality by fostering a quality-first mindset and instilling a culture of rigorous testing.**Test Execution and Debugging**:Conduct functional, performance, and security testing, ensuring the product meets the highest quality standards. Debug complex issues and work closely with developers to identify and resolve root causes.**Continuous Improvement**:Analyze test results and metrics to identify areas for improvement in testing processes and product quality. Contribute to the development and enhancement of monitoring and alerting systems to proactively address production issues.**Mentorship and Collaboration**:Mentor and guide junior SDETs and quality engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to elevate the team’s capabilities. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure quality is integrated into every stage of the development process.
Develop a good understanding of velocity in teams and across the org and work towards removing roadblocks to improve release velocity

**Qualifications**:
**Experience**:5- 8 years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years focused on test automation.**Technical Skills**:
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks for Web and API automation

like Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar.

Exp of working on any AI enabled testing tools or frameworks is a plus

Expertise in API testing and automation using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent.

Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.

DevOps and CI/CD:Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or

GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.**Problem Solving**:Strong debugging skills and the ability