SDET Lead, Smart Meter & Automation Testing
Overview
Own the testing strategy for smart meter firmware and software, defining automation frameworks that cut regression cycles by 30% within the first quarter. Lead a team of 5 SDETs, collaborating with Java, Selenium, and Jenkins pipelines. This role demands a hands-on leader who will drive technical analysis of market test frameworks and shape the automation architecture.
What You'll Do8
- 1Design and implement scalable automation frameworks using Java and Selenium for smart meter functionality.
- 2Lead the testing team in defining test strategies, prioritizing API and UI coverage.
- 3Integrate automated tests into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, ensuring every commit triggers full regression.
- 4Analyze existing test frameworks, recommend improvements, and prototype new automation tools.
- 5Collaborate with firmware engineers to validate smart meter protocols and edge cases.
- 6Mentor junior SDETs, promoting best practices in test design and code review.
- 7Drive defect triage, providing clear root-cause analysis for automation failures.
- 8Automate performance and load tests using JMeter, identifying bottlenecks in meter communication.
Requirements7
- 11+ years leading test automation in a software or firmware environment.
- 23+ years hands-on with Selenium and Java for web automation.
- 32+ years building CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git.
- 41+ years testing IoT or smart grid devices, with smart meter protocols (e.g., DLMS/COSEM) preferred.
- 51+ years writing and executing SQL queries for backend validation.
- 61+ years experience with API testing tools like Postman or RestAssured.
- 71+ years in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning and test estimation.
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