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Manager, Software Development in Test

Vena Solutions

Vena Solutions

Software Engineering
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Posted on Jun 26, 2025

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Developer in Test (SDT) Manager with a strong background in test automation and quality assuranceto lead our SDT function in Indore. This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet our client and business expectations. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in automation frameworks and architecture, agile testing practices, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment / Continuous Testing processes, and has worked extensively with North American teams, possessing a strong understanding of global quality standards and cross-cultural collaboration.

What you will do

● Lead and mentor the SDT team. Provide coaching, career development support, and performance feedback. Foster a collaborative and high-trust team culture that values continuous learning and innovation. Play an active role in the recruiting and onboarding of additional team members.

● Implement robust automation testing strategies and frameworks (Playwright, RestAssured, Selenium, K6, etc.)

● Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle.

● Drive test automation initiatives across multiple projects and platforms

● Review technical and functional requirements to ensure full test coverage.

● Oversee the planning and execution of all SDT/QA activities, including sprint, regression, performance, integration, and UAT.

● Ensure effective communication with North American stakeholders, including weekly sync-ups, status updates, and risk assessments.

● Promote a culture of continuous improvement in testing practices and QA metrics.

Does this sound like you?

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

● 8 - 12 years of experience in SDT/QA/Automation, with at least 3 years in a managerial or team lead role and 2+ years of performance testing experience.

● Strong hands-on experience in test automation and SDT practices.

● Proficient with automation tools and frameworks such as Playwright, RestAssured, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress, or similar.

● Proficient with at least one performance testing tool (K6 preferred)

● Expertise in at least two programming languages (Java, JavaScript/Typescript preferred)

● Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

● Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working with US/Canada-based teams.

● Experience working in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

● Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience working in a product-based or SaaS company.

● Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

● ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus.