Lead Software Developer in Test

Role Overview

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks for the HPBX Telephony system.
• Define and own the test strategy for functional, integration, regression, performance, and reliability testing.
• Drive testability improvements by collaborating closely with Software Engineers and Architects
• Ensure high-quality coverage across APIs, services, telephony flows, and system integrations.
• Analyze production issues and contribute to root cause analysis and prevention strategies.
• Ensure quality is embedded early in the SDLC (shift-left approach)
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of SDETs.
• Set clear technical direction, goals, and quality standards for the team.
• Conduct code reviews for test automation and provide constructive feedback.
• Support career development, performance reviews, and skills growth.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and DevOps to align quality goals with business priorities.
• Ensure automated tests are stable, maintainable, and provide fast feedback.
• Represent Quality Assurance in planning, design, and architecture discussions.

Requirements

• Strong experience as an SDET or Senior QA Automation Engineer Role
• Proven leadership experience (formal or technical) managing or guiding SDET teams
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, Python, or C#
• Deep experience with test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
• Experience testing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices.
• Understanding of telephony concepts (VoIP, SIP, RTP) or complex real-time systems is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience balancing hands-on work with team leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to make pragmatic decisions in fast-paced, high-availability environments.
• Passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement

Tech Stack

• Distributed Systems
• Java
• Microservices
• Python
• SDLC
• VoIP

Benefits

We hire, promote, and compensate employees based on their ability to perform their job responsibilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable law (collectively referred to in our Code of Conduct as “Protected Classes”). We do not tolerate employment discrimination in the workplace, and we are committed to making reasonable accommodations for identified disabilities or other limitations as required by all applicable laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. **