Lead - Software Development Engineer in Test

About ZetaZeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015.Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry’s first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 20M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally.Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios.Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US , EMEA , and Asia . We raised $280 million at a billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021.Learn more @ , , , About the RoleAs a SDET Lead you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through effective test automation, leadership, and collaboration with development and DevOps teams. And you will contribute to the overall success of the organization by establishing and maintaining high-quality testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership : Manage and lead a team of SDETs, automation engineers, and quality assurance professionals. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Test Automation Strategy : Define and implement the test automation strategy for the organization. Identify opportunities for test automation and guide the team in selecting appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Test Planning and Execution : Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for different phases of the software development lifecycle. Oversee the execution of test plans, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment : Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines. Ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI / CD process for early detection of issues.
• Tool and Technology Selection : Evaluate and select testing tools and technologies to enhance the testing process. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in testing tools.
• Performance Testing : Oversee the planning and execution of performance testing to ensure the scalability and reliability of software applications.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting : Define and track key quality metrics. Provide regular reports on test execution, defect rates, and overall product quality.
• Collaboration with Development and DevOps Teams : Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless testing process. Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and reviews.
• Test Environment Management : Oversee the setup and maintenance of test environments that mirror production configurations. Coordinate with infrastructure teams to address environment-related issues.
• Training and Development : Provide training and mentorship to team members to enhance their testing and automation skills. Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Risk Assessment : Identify and assess testing risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Collaborate with the development team to address high-risk areas.

Skills

Experience and Qualifications

Equal Opportunity