BOLD is seeking a Principal SDET who can understand functional, technical & architectural views and has the ability to translate them into a low-level technical design. You will lead the development and execution of comprehensive automated test frameworks, driving the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement in our testing processes. Your expertise in automation and testing methodologies will be instrumental in shaping our testing strategy and driving the success of our QA efforts.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with the Engineering Manager and interact with the technical architect of the program to achieve these goals. In addition, your role will be to mentor developers and contribute towards best practices and standards.

ABOUT THIS TEAM

The Platform Micro-Services Automation team is a dynamic and talented group of individuals who are dedicated to driving the automation of our platform's microservices. As a key part of our organization, this team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated solutions that support the deployment, testing, and monitoring of our micro-services.

This team is made up of experienced engineers who have a passion for automation, and who are constantly seeking to improve the efficiency and reliability of our micro-service platform.

They work closely with other teams including Development, DevOps, QA, and product teams, to ensure that our platform remains secure, scalable, and easy to use.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Excellent Object-Oriented coding practices, Refactoring, Clean Code, merging, etc.
• Follow and recommend design principles, and best practices for QA automation.
• Able to develop and maintain test automation framework as per project requirements.
• Should be able to develop components that are extensible to test tools.
• Hands-on experience in PoC solutions for automation and can demonstrate.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with multiple tasks.
• Test cutting-edge applications and products at the user level and code level
• Be able to understand the software internals, debug issues, and write automated tests with scripting and automation tools
• Contribute and/or own the development of high-quality test automation
• Have to involve in performance, security, and scalability testing efforts
• Write specialized testing tools for use in testing our software platform
• Drive the adoption of best practices for test automation, including coding standards, test data management, and version control.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the QA Automation team, providing technical leadership and promoting a culture of quality and innovation.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in QA automation, bringing in new tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to the overall improvement of software development processes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Have 6+ years of experience in Test Automation using Selenium Web Driver, Cucumber, Java, BDD, Karate, or other automation frameworks
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages like Core Java, C#, JavaScript, etc.
• Have a strong understanding of microservices architecture and automation.
• Experience with any web application development technology
• Experience with any CI/CD Tools like Jenkins.
• Experience with source code controls like SVN, GIT, or CVS.
• Have working experience in iterative and Agile methodologies.
• Quick learner with strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Have a strong ability to understand the business process flow.
•  Able to analyze, understand, and describe issues and coordinate with the development team.
• Exposure to Test and Defect Management Tools like JIRA, Trail, Zephyr, etc.
• Strong test automation strategies and fundamentals
• Experience with team mentoring
• Experience with one or more database technology- Relational (like SQL server) and NoSQL
• Prior experience in platform-based teams is preferable.
• Experience with XML and JSON
• Experience in building and implementing automated solutions for testing needs from scratch.
• Experience with one or more database technology (SQL, NoSQL, Mongo, Solr)
• Experience with WebUI and API testing tools like Selenium, Karate, Postman, SOAP UI, JMeter, and Fiddler

WHAT’S GOOD TO HAVE

• Experience with Java scrip testing frameworks
• Experience with Java web application development technology
• Experience with Performance testing and tools
• Experience with E-commerce domain
• Understanding of the A/B testing concept
• DevOps Process Methodology

HERE’S A FEW OF OUR PERKS & BENEFITS

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION

• Competitive Salary
• Tax friendly compensation structure 
• Biannual Global Bonus 
• Annual/Biannual Appraisal
• Company Equity & Dividend program 

100% FULL HEALTH BENEFITS & MORE

• Group Mediclaim, Personal Accident & Term Life Insurance
• Practo Health Plus Membership
• Quarterly On-Site Wellness Programs
• Mental Health and Wellness (apps, additional support, etc.)
• Online Messaging Therapy App- Talkspace 

FLEXIBLE TIME OFF

• 24 Paid Leaves with Yearly Declared Fixed Holidays
• Paid Compassionate, and Marriage leave
• COVID leave for up to 7 days 
• Paternity and Maternity Leaves 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS 

• Monthly Broadband Reimbursement 
• Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
• Certification Policy
• Udemy Learning Program 
• Free Lunch Meals and Snacks 
• Cab Pickup and Drop Off Facility 
• Quarterly Team Outings and Annual Party 
• Marriage, Birthday, and Diwali Gifts