Role Description We are seeking a highly technical QA Lead / Senior SDET Lead to architect and drive our automation‑first quality engineering strategy. This role is deeply hands‑on: you will design automation frameworks, build test infrastructure, integrate quality signals into CI/CD pipelines, and ensure our systems are testable, observable, and reliable by design. You will lead a team of QA engineers while also contributing directly to code, tooling, and automation architecture. Responsibilities - Technical Leadership & Quality Engineering Strategy - Lead and mentor SDETs and QA engineers with a focus on automation, tooling, and engineering excellence. - Define a modern quality engineering strategy centered on automation, continuous testing, and shift‑left practices. - Establish coding standards for test automation, testability patterns, and engineering best practices. - Partner with Engineering and DevOps to embed quality into architecture, design reviews, and deployment workflows. - Automation Architecture & Framework Development - Architect, build, and maintain automation frameworks for: - UI testing (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) - API testing (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) - Backend/service‑level testing - Contract testing (Pact or similar) - Develop reusable libraries, utilities, and internal test frameworks. - Implement parallel execution, distributed test runners, and containerized test environments. - Ensure frameworks support scalability, modularity, and low‑maintenance test design. - CI/CD Integration & Test Infrastructure - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins). - Build continuous testing workflows across build, integration, staging, and production‑like environments. - Implement automated quality gates, flaky‑test detection, and intelligent failure triage. - Collaborate with DevOps to optimize pipelines for speed, determinism, and reproducibility. - Testing & Validation - Oversee and contribute to test planning, test case design, and automated test development. - Ensure robust coverage across functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end scenarios. - Implement service virtualization, mock servers, and dependency isolation for distributed systems. - Drive performance, load, and reliability testing using modern tooling (k6, Gatling, JMeter). - Observability, Monitoring & Quality Metrics - Integrate test signals with observability platforms (logs, metrics, traces). - Define and track engineering‑level quality KPIs (coverage, flakiness rate, MTTR, automation ROI). - Build dashboards for test health, pipeline quality, and release readiness. - Lead root‑cause analysis and drive systemic improvements across engineering. - Shift‑Left & Built‑In Quality - Promote early testing practices including unit, component, and contract testing. - Work with developers to improve code testability, dependency injection patterns, and instrumentation. - Support TDD/BDD workflows and participate in code reviews with a focus on test coverage and quality. - Advocate for built‑in test capabilities such as health checks, diagnostics, and runtime assertions. Qualifications - 7+ years in QA/SDET roles, with 2–3 years in a technical leadership capacity. - Strong hands‑on experience building automation frameworks (UI, API, backend). - Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript). - Deep experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. - Expertise with modern test frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, pytest, etc.). - Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and API‑driven architectures. - Solid understanding of Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery practices. - Experience with Git and modern branching strategies. Preferred - Experience with containerized test environments (Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with contract testing, service virtualization, and mock servers. - Experience with performance and load testing tools (k6, Gatling, JMeter). - Exposure to observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry). - Experience in high‑scale or real‑time systems (ad tech, fintech, event tech, etc.). What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package. - A high‑impact engineering environment where automation and quality engineering are first‑class citizens. - Opportunities to work closely with senior technical leadership. - The chance to shape the automation and quality architecture of a next‑generation platform. - A culture built on innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with software developers and project support teams to provide objective feedback to project teams. • Collect, analyze, interpret test metrics, and track quality assurance metrics. • Take an active role in the code review process and coordinate deployments. • Contribute to identifying problems constructively and propose solutions that enhance product quality and test processes. • Perform integration testing, end-to-end testing, regression testing, and acceptance testing to ensure no bugs are introduced in new builds. • Contribute to the development of Quality Engineering Practices by identifying and developing tools, best practices, and frameworks that can be adopted by product development teams • Develop automation solutions for APIs, user interfaces, and other software components, including non-functional tests. • Execute manual and automated tests and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical colleagues. • Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, cutting-edge methodologies, and upcoming technologies within the software testing and quality assurance field. • Debug, troubleshoot, and improve live cloud-based applications.

• Designing and implementing a sustainable testing strategy for a MAUI desktop app • Building and maintaining UI automation tests (WinAppDriver, FlaUI, UIA3) • Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions) • Working closely with developers to ensure features are designed with testability in mind • Helping define clear, testable acceptance criteria for every story • Introducing quality metrics: test coverage, regression stability, build health

At Sequoia Connect, we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects. We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing, automation-led powerhouse that serves 31 Fortune 500 companies across the financial, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. With a global workforce of over 32,000 employees and a presence in 28 countries, our client is a titan of digital transformation. Their "Automate Everything, Cloudify Everything" strategy ensures you will be working at the absolute forefront of AI-driven automation and cloud solutions. This is your chance to thrive in a "Customer Success, First and Always" environment that prizes continuous learning and radical ownership. You will collaborate within an international network of expertise across 39 delivery centers worldwide, gaining exposure to complex engineering challenges that redefine industrial standards. If you are a driven professional looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking workplace where your growth is the priority, this is where you belong. We are currently searching for a Test Analyst- SDET: Responsibilities: - Manage and execute end-to-end testing processes ensuring full alignment with SDLC, STLC, and Bug Life Cycle standards. - Design and maintain automation testing frameworks utilizing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, or JUnit. - Oversee test management and defect tracking within the Azure DevOps ecosystem. - Integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery and deployment stability. - Collaborate in Agile environments, managing multiple priorities and participating in sprint ceremonies. - Analyze complex system requirements to identify potential risks and provide analytical problem-solving solutions. Requirements: - 3+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance with a strong foundation in manual and automated testing. - Advanced knowledge of SDLC and STLC methodologies. - Hands-on experience with Test Management tools, specifically Azure DevOps. - Solid understanding of Agile Methodologies and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. - Knowledge of automation testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, or JUnit. - Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python. - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their role in the software release process. Languages - Advanced Oral English. - Advanced Spanish. Note: - Fully remote. If you meet these qualifications and are pursuing new challenges, start your application on our website to join an award-winning employer. Explore all our job openings | Sequoia Career’s Page: https://www.sequoia-connect.com/careers/ Requirements Requirements: - 3+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance with a strong foundation in manual and automated testing. - Advanced knowledge of SDLC and STLC methodologies. - Hands-on experience with Test Management tools, specifically Azure DevOps. - Solid understanding of Agile Methodologies and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. - Knowledge of automation testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, or JUnit. - Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python. - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their role in the software release process.