Important Information:
Years of Experience: 8+ years
Job Mode: Full-time
Work Mode: Remote
Job Summary:
The Lead SDET is responsible for driving quality across multiple squads, defining and implementing testing strategies, and mentoring team members. This role requires a strong foundation in software testing, automation, and data technologies, along with leadership capabilities to influence quality direction across teams.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Define, implement, and drive adoption of comprehensive testing strategies across multiple teams.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (developers, product owners, etc.) to integrate quality into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Mentor and guide SDETs, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
- Promote early quality interventions through practices like shifting testing left.
- Advocate for appropriate testing methodologies, including BDD, TDD, and performance testing.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven leadership experience in quality engineering and testing strategy implementation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with diverse teams.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of quality and best practices within an organization.
Role-specific Requirements:
- Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, including Star Schema design and ETL/ELT processes.
- Strong SQL skills (SQL Server & Oracle).
- Expertise in automation framework design and implementation using Python and Pytest.
- In-depth knowledge of core testing concepts, including test case management, defect management, and BDD using Gherkin.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and services.
Technologies:
- Python, Pytest
- SQL Server, Oracle
- Cloud platforms
- Terraform (preferred)
- DBT (preferred)
- Databricks (preferred)
- Azure DevOps (preferred)
Skillset Competencies:
- Data expertise and proficiency in data transformation tools.
- Experience in infrastructure as code and big data technologies.
- Domain knowledge in the Insurance industry is highly desirable.
About Encora
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital-native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
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Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries.
With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
