We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Developer in Test (SDT) Manager with a strong background in test automation and quality assurance to lead our SDT function in Indore.
This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet our client and business expectations.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in automation frameworks and architecture, agile testing practices, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment / Continuous Testing processes, and has worked extensively with North American teams, possessing a strong understanding of global quality standards and cross-cultural collaboration.

What You Will Do :

- Lead and mentor the SDT team.

- Provide coaching, career development support, and performance feedback.

- Foster a collaborative and high-trust team culture that values continuous learning and innovation.

- Play an active role in the recruiting and onboarding of additional team members.

- Implement robust automation testing strategies and frameworks Playwright, RestAssured, Selenium, K6, etc.

- Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle.

- Drive test automation initiatives across multiple projects and platforms.

- Review technical and functional requirements to ensure full test coverage.

- Oversee the planning and execution of all SDT/QA activities, including sprint, regression, performance, integration, and UAT.

- Ensure effective communication with North American stakeholders, including weekly sync-ups, status updates, and risk assessments.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement in testing practices and QA metrics.

Does this sound like you?

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 8- 12 years of experience in SDT/QA/Automation, with at least 3 years in a managerial or team lead role and 2+ years of performance testing experience.

- Strong hands-on experience in test automation and SDT practices.

- Proficient with automation tools and frameworks such as Playwright, RestAssured, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress, or similar.

- Proficient with at least one performance testing tool (K6 preferred).

- Expertise in at least two programming languages (Java, JavaScript/Typescript preferred).

- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working with US/Canada-

based teams.

- Experience working in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

- Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience working in a product-based or SaaS company.

- Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.