SDET Manager

Job Title: SDET Manager
Client Location: San Francisco, CA (2 days/week Work From Office - WFO)
Experience: 6+ Years
Domain: Lending Domain (Mandatory)

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced SDET Manager to lead and manage our software development engineering in test (SDET) team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in automation testing, QA strategy, and test framework development. This role requires presence in the San Francisco office 2 days per week and is focused on the lending domain, which is a mandatory requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of SDETs to deliver high-quality software.
• Define test strategies, frameworks, and automation plans aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with development, product, and QA teams to ensure test coverage and quality standards.
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks for backend, APIs, and UI.
• Monitor test execution and ensure timely release with minimal defects.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentoring, and skill development for team members.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in SDET roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Must have hands-on experience in the lending domain.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Work Mode: Hybrid 2 days/week from San Francisco office (WFO) is mandatory.