Staff Software Developer in Test (SDET)
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
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Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation across front-end and back-end systems
- At least 2 years of experience in a lead or architect-level automation role
- Expert in Playwright (or any relevant tools) for web automation (TypeScript/JavaScript preferred)
- Strong experience in API automation and validation of RESTful or GraphQL services
- Proven experience integrating automation with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab
- Excellent programming skills in TypeScript/JavaScript. Python or Java is a plus
- Solid understanding of automation design patterns, reusable components, and test data strategies
- Hands-on with version control systems (Git), test management tools (TestRail, Jira), and Confluence
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
- Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Robot Framework) and modular test architecture
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across teams
- Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to performance testing tools like JMeter or k6
- Experience in mobile automation using tools like Appium or similar
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized test environments
- Background in e-commerce, retail, or pet-related industries is a plus
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and automation’s role within it
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reusable automation frameworks for Web, API, and Mobile platforms using Playwright (or any relevant tools)
- Build and maintain Web UI automation frameworks, preferably with Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript
- Develop and maintain API automation suites using Playwright or tools like REST Assured, Axios, or Postman
- Own the automation strategy across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with CI/CD practices
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure robust testing and reliable releases
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab) for automated test execution
- Define test coverage metrics, monitor automation health, and drive test maturity across squads
- Conduct root cause analysis of automation failures and implement corrective actions
- Review and mentor the work of junior and mid-level automation engineers, ensuring coding best practices
- Stay current with emerging automation tools, techniques, and technologies, and drive their adoption
- Contribute to automation governance and tooling standards across the enterprise
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What salary can I expect for the Lead Automation Architect SDET role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this Lead Automation Architect SDET position remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Lead Automation Architect SDET role?
The role requires 8+ years in software testing with automation focus, expert-level Playwright (or similar) for web automation using TypeScript/JavaScript, strong API automation experience, CI/CD integration with tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins, and leadership skills.
What is the company culture like at ShyftLabs for this role?
ShyftLabs emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring automation engineers across squads, collaboration with development, DevOps, and product teams, and driving enterprise-level test strategy in a growing data product company working with Fortune 500 clients.
What makes a strong candidate for the Lead Automation Architect SDET position?
Strong candidates have 8+ years in automation testing, 2+ years in lead/architect roles, expertise in Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript, API automation, CI/CD integration, and demonstrated leadership in mentoring and strategy.
ShyftLabs
Data-driven decision-making solutions for organizations
About ShyftLabs
ShyftLabs helps organizations adopt a data-first approach to their decision-making processes. Their services focus on establishing systems that enable companies to make quicker and more informed decisions based on data analysis. This approach allows businesses to gain insights that can keep them ahead of their competitors. Unlike other companies that may offer generic consulting services, ShyftLabs emphasizes the importance of data in driving decisions, ensuring that organizations can leverage their data effectively to enhance their strategic planning and operational efficiency.
None, CanadaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
11-50Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Risks
Increased competition from startups offering innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Growing demand for in-house analytics teams reducing reliance on consultants.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace ShyftLabs' current technology offerings.
Differentiation
ShyftLabs specializes in data governance, warehousing, and predictive analysis services.
The firm empowers organizations with a data-first approach for decision-making.
ShyftLabs establishes processes for faster, insightful decisions to outpace competition.
Upsides
Increased demand for data governance due to stricter privacy regulations.
Growing interest in predictive analytics in retail for inventory optimization.
Rising adoption of cloud-based BI tools among SMEs for cost-effectiveness.
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