Checkmate (itsacheckmate.com)
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (India)
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The Senior SDET will design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for web and React Native applications, ensuring integration with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include creating automated test suites, resolving automation challenges, and collaborating with engineering teams.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead SDET who will own the design, development, and maintenance of our automation frameworks across Web, and React Native applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript, building frameworks from scratch, and working with modern tools such as Playwright, Appium, and WebdriverIO.
The Lead SDET will ensure reliable, scalable automation integrated with CI/CD pipelines and executed on cloud device platforms like BrowserStack and AWS Device Farm. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as this role partners closely with Engineering, QA, and Product teams to drive a high-quality delivery culture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and develop automation frameworks for:
- Web using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)
- React Native Android & iOS apps using Appium with WebdriverIO [TS/JS]
- Build scalable, maintainable automation architecture with reusable utilities, components, and reporting.
- Develop robust automated test suites for regression, smoke, and end-to-end validation.
- Execute tests across virtual and real devices using BrowserStack and AWS Device Farm.
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
- Diagnose and resolve automation failures, flaky tests, and environment issues.
- Collaborate with developers, QA analysts, and product managers to define testability requirements.
- Participate in requirement reviews, feature grooming, and design discussions.
- Maintain automation documentation, best practices, and coding standards.
- Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and ensure transparency on automation progress and risks.
Requirements
Must Haves
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in QA Automation / SDET roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in test automation, specifically building frameworks from scratch.
- Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Expertise with:
- Playwright for Web UI automation
- Appium + WebdriverIO for Android/iOS React Native apps
- Experience running automation on BrowserStack, AWS Device Farm, or similar cloud platforms.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Git.
- Strong debugging skills for both web and mobile applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
- Must be comfortable to work in the US hours at least till 2:30 pm EST.
Nice to Have
- Experience with API automation (Playwright API, Postman, or other tools).
- Familiarity with performance, network, or accessibility testing.
- Experience with Docker or containerized execution environments.
- Knowledge of Allure, ReportPortal, or similar reporting tools.
- Exposure to advanced mobile testing scenarios (deep links, notifications, analytics validation).
- Experience mentoring junior QA or SDET engineers.
Top Skills
Appium
AWS
Git
Github Actions
Gitlab Ci
JavaScript
Jenkins
Playwright
Typescript
Webdriverio
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