Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Company Overview:
Lean Tech is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.

Currently, we are seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. Here are the challenges that our next warrior will face and the requirements we look for:
Position Title: Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Seniority: Senior

Location: Hybrid - Medellin, Colombia

What you will be doing:
As the Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, you will lead the automation efforts and mentor engineers. You will guide the design and execution of test automation solutions, working closely with the team. You will act as a change agent, driving improvements in test development processes and advocating best practices. This role requires an individual who can collaborate across teams to define and implement robust automated testing strategies.

Some of the things expected from you include the following:
Lead and mentor junior SDET engineers, offering guidance on test automation best practices and design principles.- Architect, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Java and Selenium WebDriver.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish acceptance criteria for both manual and automated testing strategies based on functional requirements.- Oversee and refine continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines, with a strong focus on test automation.- Develop and execute API testing strategies (SOAP and RESTful services), ensuring high test coverage.- Work with both remote and local development teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of test strategies.- Contribute to the execution of non-functional testing (performance, latency, failover, etc.) using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.- Implement test lifecycle management using TestRails or equivalent tools.Requirements & Qualifications:
BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering Discipline or equivalent on the job experience.

**Skills**:
3+ years of experience as Lead of automation QA teams.- 3+ years of hands-on experience as an automation test engineer, with a focus on building test suites using Java and Selenium WebDriver (Cucumber BDD is a plus).- Expertise in Page Object Model frameworks and strong knowledge of test automation methodologies.- Familiarity with Maven or Gradle build tools.- Familiarity with Angular.- Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).- Familiarity with JUnit/TestNG for unit testing.- Experience in defining acceptance criteria for both manual and automated tests based on functional requirements.- Solid experience with continuous integration systems, preferably Jenkins.- Proficiency in API testing (SOAP, RESTful services).- Strong knowledge of databases and SQL.- Experience with version control systems (GitHub, Bitbucket).- Prior experience in non-functional testing (performance, latency, failover testing).- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services.- Experience in working with distributed teams and effectively managing communication across time zones.

Good to haves:- Gherkin Knowledge is a plus- Experience in Supply Chain Logistics is a plus

Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively across different time zones.- Attention to detail.- Advocate for customers.

Why you will love Lean Tech:
Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology- Professional development opportunities with international customers- Collaborative work environment- Career path and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.

Join Lean Tech and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will play a vital role in our continued success. Lean Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.