Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (India)

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead SDET who will own the design, development, and maintenance of our automation frameworks across Web, and React Native applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript, building frameworks from scratch, and working with modern tools such as Playwright, Appium, and WebdriverIO.

The Lead SDET will ensure reliable, scalable automation integrated with CI/CD pipelines and executed on cloud device platforms like BrowserStack and AWS Device Farm. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as this role partners closely with Engineering, QA, and Product teams to drive a high-quality delivery culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation frameworks for:
• Web using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• React Native Android & iOS apps using Appium with WebdriverIO [TS/JS]
• Build scalable, maintainable automation architecture with reusable utilities, components, and reporting.
• Develop robust automated test suites for regression, smoke, and end-to-end validation.
• Execute tests across virtual and real devices using BrowserStack and AWS Device Farm.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Diagnose and resolve automation failures, flaky tests, and environment issues.
• Collaborate with developers, QA analysts, and product managers to define testability requirements.
• Participate in requirement reviews, feature grooming, and design discussions.
• Maintain automation documentation, best practices, and coding standards.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and ensure transparency on automation progress and risks.