SDET Senior Test Lead
India
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Job Description
SDET Senior Test Lead
Pune, Maharashtra

Job Summary

The Senior Test Lead in API/Webservices Testing, SDET, Selenium will be responsible for leading and overseeing the technical aspects of API and webservices testing projects. This role involves ensuring the quality and efficiency of testing processes, as well as providing technical guidance to the testing team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage api and webservices testing projects from initiation to completion
2. Develop and implement testing strategies, plans, and procedures for api testing
3. Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify testing requirements and resolve technical issues
4. Conduct automated testing using selenium for web applications
5. Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements
6. Mentor and guide team members on technical best practices in testing
7. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in api and webservices testing methodologies
8. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on project status and technical aspects of testing

Skill Requirements

Technical Area:Strong expertise in automation using Python, Selenium, and Appium. hands-on experience in BDD (Cucumber/Behave), AI-driven testing approaches, and CI/CD integration via GitHub, Expert in Appium-based mobile automation with deep experience in Android (UIAutomator2) and iOS (XCUITest), advanced gesture handling, hybrid app testing, scalable Python frameworks, and CI/CD integration using GitHub Actions, with a focus on stability, performance, and modern AI-driven testing enhancementsTechnical Skills (MUST HAVE & NICE TO HAVE):Programming: Python/Java
Mobile Automation: Appium (UIAutomator2, XCUITest)
Web Automation: Selenium WebDriver
Frameworks: Pytest / Unittest, Page Object Model (POM)
BDD: Cucumber / Behave (Gherkin)
Version Control: Git, GitHub
CI/CD: GitHub Actions (Jenkins/Azure DevOps – optional)
Mobile Platforms: Android & iOS
Element Handling: XPath, Accessibility ID, ID, Class Name
API Testing: Requests library, Postman (basic)
Reporting: Allure / Extent Reports
Debugging Tools: ADB (Android), Appium logs, Xcode logs
Hybrid Apps: WebView handling, context switching
Device Testing: Real devices, emulators/simulators
Cloud Platforms: BrowserStack / Sauce Labs (optional)
AI Testing (Optional): Self-healing frameworks, AI validation agents 

Other Requirements

1.ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer Certification is a plus
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