Lead SDET (Automation and GenAI)

AboutAeris:

• We put our customers first

  . When making decisions, we always seek to do what is right for our customer first, our company second, our teams third, and individual selves last.

• We do things differently.

  As a pioneer in a highly competitive industry that is poised to reshape every sector of the global economy, we cannot fall back on old models. Rather, we must chart our own path and strive to out-innovate, out-learn, out-maneuver and out-pace the competition on the way.

• We walk the walk on diversity.

  We’re a brilliant and eclectic mix of ethnicities, religions, industry experiences, sexual orientations, generations and more – and that’s by design. We see diverse perspectives as a core competitive advantage.

• Integrity is essential.

  We believe in doing things well – and doing them right. Integrity is a core value here: you’ll see it embodied in our staff, our management approach and growing social impact work (we have a VP devoted to it). You’ll also see it embodied in the way we manage people and our HR issues: we expect employees and managers to deal with issues directly, immediately and with the utmost respect for each other and for the Company.

• We are owners.

  Strong managers enable and empower their teams to figure out how to solve problems. You will be no exception, and will have the ownership, accountability and autonomy needed to be truly creative.

What You'll Do (KeyResponsibilities):

• Strategic Automation Leadership:

  Architect, design, and implement highly robust, scalable, and intelligent test automation frameworks for complex cloud-based services.

• Comprehensive Test Suite Development

  : Develop robust automated test coverage across functional, performance, security, and end-to-end layers using tools like Playwright, Rest Assured, JMeter, Postman, and Cucumber.

• Enforce Code Quality:

  Conduct code reviews to ensure high standards in both application and test automation code.

• Drive CI/CD Integration:

  Ensure seamless automation within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps) for faster releases.

• Define Quality Strategy:

  Lead QA planning, execution, and reporting for safety-critical systems with a strong focus on coverage and traceability.

• Drive Defect Management:

  Oversee defect lifecycle with tools like JIRA, Zephyr, and Xray; use GenAI for faster triage and RCA.

• Champion GenAI Integration:

  Lead the identification, evaluation, and integration of Generative AI tools and techniques throughout the SDLC:
  • Leverage GenAI for automated test case generation and optimization from requirements/specifications.
  • Utilize GenAI for code generation and refactoring within automation frameworks and test scripts.
  • Explore GenAI for predictive defect analysis, root cause suggestion, and anomaly detection

• Mentor & Innovate:

  Guide to junior engineers and promote AI-driven testing practices and continuous learning.

• Collaborate in Agile Teams:

  Work cross-functionally with Product, Dev, and DevOps to embed quality throughout the SDLC.

• Experience:

  7–12 years in QA/Automation with 2 – 3 years in a lead/senior role; cloud-native background preferred.

• Automation Expertise:

  Strong in Java, JavaScript, or Python for automation framework development. Proven skills in building scalable frameworks using tools like Rest Assured, Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and JMeter.

• GenAI Proficiency:

  Hands-on experience with GenAI tools (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude) for test automation, code generation, and analysis. Familiar with GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and similar AI-powered dev/test tools.

• Cloud & Microservices:

  Experience testing apps on AWS, Azure, or GCP in microservices-based architectures.

• CI/CD & DevOps:

  Proficient with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps for automation pipeline integration.

• Testing Depth:

  Skilled in API testing (Postman, SoapUI), database validation (SQL/NoSQL), and broad testing methodologies. Strong grasp of functional, performance, security, and end-to- end testing practices.

• Soft Skills:

  Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration abilities.

• Automotive, Telematics, or IoT experience.
• Familiarity with real-time systems and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Monitoring/logging tools (eg Grafana).
• Performance tuning and system optimization for large-scale platforms.

• High-Impact Work:

  Contribute to next-gen connected vehicle solutions used globally.

• Innovation-Driven:

  Operate at the edge of automotive, cloud, and Generative AI tech.

• Growth-Focused:

  Opportunities for advancement, leadership, and skill expansion.

• Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

  Join a team that celebrates diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration.

• Collaborative Environment:

  Work with passionate, talented professionals solving real-world challenges.