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Altimetrik • Austin, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET); senior/lead level
Location & work type: Austin, TX; Hybrid
Languages/Frameworks: Java (primary), JavaScript/TypeScript (preferred), Playwright (primary UI automation), TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber (BDD)
Testing: UI automation (modern web), API testing (REST/SOAP/microservices), mobile web testing; security/ADA testing (nice-to-have)
Tools/Platforms: Git, Jira, Jenkins or similar CI/CD; advanced SQL; TestRail or similar test management
Own and evolve test automation architecture for UI and API testing; design/maintain Playwright-based frameworks
Define automation standards, quality gates, and drive test strategy across UI, API, and mobile web; integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
Lead root-cause analysis, mentor SDETs, and ensure coverage, reliability, and scalability; partner with Engineering, Product, and DevOps to shift quality left
10+ years total experience; 8+ years in test automation
Strong Java-based automation (Playwright preferred; Selenium acceptable)
Demonstrated leadership of Playwright-based automation initiatives; API test automation expertise
CI/CD integration experience; advanced SQL for data validation
Agile/Scrum experience; mentoring/leadership of SDETs
Security and ADA testing knowledge
Experience with TestNG/JUnit, Cucumber, and test management tool
Lead SDET – Automation Test Engineering
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
About Altimetrik Altimetrik is a digital business enablement company that partners with Fortune 500 enterprises to drive agility and speed through technology modernization. Founded in 2012, Altimetrik operates globally across industries including financial services, healthcare, retail, payments, and automotive.
Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to own test automation strategy and drive quality engineering across teams. This role requires deep expertise in Playwright-based UI automation, API testing, and CI/CD integration, along with the ability to lead framework design, influence engineering practices, and mentor SDETs in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities Own and evolve the test automation architecture for UI and API testing Design and maintain Playwright-based automation frameworks for modern web applications Define automation standards, best practices, and quality gates across teams Drive test strategy for UI, API, and mobile web layers Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps to shift quality left Lead root-cause analysis for test failures and flaky tests Mentor and review work of SDETs; provide technical guidance and coaching Ensure test coverage, reliability, and scalability across releases
Key Skills & Technologies Languages & Frameworks Java (primary) JavaScript / TypeScript (preferred) Playwright (primary UI automation) TestNG, JUnit Cucumber (BDD)
Testing UI automation (modern web applications) API testing (REST / SOAP / Microservices) Mobile web testing Security and ADA testing (nice-to-have)
Tools & Platforms Git, Jira Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools Advanced SQL for data validation at scale Test management tools (e.g., TestRail)
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field 10+ years of overall experience, with 8+ years in test automation Demonstrated experience leading Playwright-based automation initiatives Strong Java-based automation background (Selenium experience acceptable; Playwright preferred) Proven expertise in API test automation Hands-on experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines Advanced SQL skills for large-scale data validation Experience leading or mentoring SDETs Strong debugging, design, and problem-solving skills Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments