About the role

Position:

Lead / Principal SDET

Job Description:

Job Description

Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead SDET to drive the automation strategy across API, Web, and iOS Mobile platforms. This is a technical leadership role responsible for defining frameworks, mentoring engineers, and championing quality across the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities
   Define and own the automation strategy, roadmap, and tooling across API, Web, and iOS mobile.
   Architect scalable, reusable, and modular test frameworks from scratch.
   Lead a team of SDETs — provide technical mentorship, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence.
   Partner with Engineering, Product, and DevOps leaders to embed quality at every stage of SDLC.
   Drive adoption of shift-left testing, TDD/BDD, and continuous testing practices.
   Establish KPIs and metrics for test coverage, automation ROI, defect leakage, and release quality.
   Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and AI-driven testing solutions.
   Own CI/CD test integration, including parallel execution, containerization, and reporting.
   Influence release readiness and act as a quality gatekeeper for production deployments.
Required Skills
   9–12 years of experience in Quality Engineering / SDET, with at least 3+ years in a lead/architect capacity.
   Expert-level programming in Java & Python,Appium or JavaScript/TypeScript.
   Deep expertise in API automation (RestAssured, etc).
   Strong hands-on experience with Web automation (Selenium or Playwright).
   Expertise in framework design, design patterns, and building automation from the ground up.
   Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and mentorship skills.
Nice to Have
   Experience with performance testing (JMeter, k6, Gatling).
   Exposure to AI/ML-based testing tools (e.g., Testim, Mabl, Applitools, self-healing frameworks, etc).
   Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), Docker, Kubernetes.
   Lead performance, resilience, and chaos testing initiatives.
Education
   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Location:

IN-GJ-Ahmedabad, India-Ognaj (eInfochips)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Category:

Engineering Services

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Arrow Electronics is a key player in technology solutions, employing a diverse workforce from engineers to sales professionals to drive innovation in electronics distribution.
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What's promising

•Strong global presence with operations in over 80 countries, offering vast career opportunities.
•Diverse role offerings from engineering to sales, catering to various career paths.
•Focus on cutting-edge technology solutions, keeping employees at the forefront of industry advancements.

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•Highly competitive industry may lead to pressure on margins and job security.
•Complex organizational structure could lead to bureaucratic challenges.
•Rapid technological changes require constant skill updates, potentially increasing employee stress.

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•Specializes in both electronic components and enterprise computing solutions, offering a broad industry scope.
•Strong emphasis on innovation, reflected in diverse engineering and technical roles.
•Global distribution network provides employees with international exposure and opportunities.

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