Lead SDET
Senior/Lead SDET Test Automation EngineerLocation: New Jersey, USA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)Job Type: ConsultantExperience: 10+ YearsJob SummaryWe are looking for a highly skilled Senior SDET Architect to lead enterprise-scale automation initiatives for digital platforms and services. This role is ideal for a hands-on automation leader with deep expertise in Java, Playwright, TypeScript, API automation.The candidate will play a key role in driving Automation COE initiatives, establishing scalable test frameworks, improving engineering quality standards, and enabling secure CI/CD delivery pipelines across web, API, and mobile platforms.This position requires strong architectural thinking, leadership capabilities, and hands-on coding experience in modern automation technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesSDET ArchitectureDefine and drive enterprise automation strategy across web, mobile, API, and backend systemsBuild reusable automation frameworks and accelerator libraries using Java, Playwright, and TypeScriptEstablish best practices, coding standards, reporting standards, and governance models for Automation COEMentor QA engineers and SDETs on framework design, automation patterns, and quality engineering practicesLead automation maturity initiatives and improve overall test coverage and execution efficiencyTest Automation EngineeringDesign and develop scalable test automation solutions for UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testingBuild robust Playwright automation frameworks using TypeScript and JavaDevelop automated regression suites integrated with CI/CD pipelinesImplement cross-browser and cross-platform automation strategiesImprove automation reliability, reporting, parallel execution, and flaky test reductionAPI & Backend ValidationCreate scalable API automation frameworks using REST Assured/Postman/custom librariesValidate microservices architecture, backend integrations, authentication flows, and data integrityPerform contract testing and service virtualization where requiredMobile & Platform TestingSupport mobile automation using Appium for Android and iOS platformsCollaborate with engineering and platform teams to validate release readiness across environmentsRequired Skills10+ years of experience in QA Automation / SDET EngineeringStrong hands-on expertise in JavaExtensive experience with Playwright and TypeScriptStrong experience building enterprise automation frameworks from scratchExpertise in API automation and backend validationHands-on experience with Appium and mobile automationStrong understanding of CI/CD practicesExperience with Git, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Docker, KubernetesExperience working in Agile/Scrum delivery modelsStrong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skillsMandatory SkillsAutomation TestingSDET ArchitectureJavaPlaywrightTypeScriptAPI TestingMobile TestingAppiumCI/CDNice to HaveDevSecOpsPreferred SkillsAWS Secrets Manager / HashiCorp VaultSecurity testing and secure automation practicesExperience with PCI-DSS, SOC2, or ISO 27001 environmentsCloud-native testing experience in AWS environmentsPerformance testing exposure is a plusAutomation COE leadership experienceMedia/Streaming domain experienceExperience supporting large-scale enterprise releasesExposure to observability and monitoring tools