Sequoia Connect

SDET Team Lead

Sequoia Connect  •  Remote  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At Sequoia Connect, we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects.

We are currently partnering with a global IT powerhouse that represents the connected world through innovative, customer-centric experiences. As a USD 6 billion organization and one of the top 7 IT service providers globally, our client empowers over 1,200 global customers—including several Fortune 500 companies—to "Rise™." With a massive network of 163,000+ professionals across 90 countries, they are at the absolute forefront of digital transformation, leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.

This is your chance to thrive in a workplace recognized as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world. You will join an environment that values innovation and societal impact, working on end-to-end digital transformation projects for global leaders. If you are a driven professional looking for global career opportunities and exposure to high-impact projects within an international network of expertise, this is where you belong.

We are currently searching for a SDET Team Lead:

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities for the Mexico-based SDET team, ensuring alignment on local operational needs.
  • Coordinate with distributed teams across different time zones to synchronize testing strategies and project goals.
  • Analyze and architect technical test solutions for complex user stories, ensuring coverage for integration points.
  • Optimize and refactor existing automated regression suites to maximize reliability and eliminate flakiness.
  • Refine and extend modular automation frameworks to ensure they remain scalable for the wider engineering team.
  • Expand API automation coverage for microservices, data integrity, and cross-service communication.
  • Perform deep-dive technical analysis to refactor automation code in alignment with evolving application architecture.
  • Maintain automated performance testing as integrated components of the continuous delivery pipeline.
  • Execute root cause analysis on complex defects, providing detailed technical insights and reproduction scripts.
  • Drive technical gap analysis to identify untested code paths and improve overall system testability.
  • Partner with Dev and Product to ensure acceptance criteria are precise and technically sound.
  • Own the technical scaling of automation solutions across multiple environments.
  • Execute special technical projects, such as upgrading test infrastructure or optimizing CI/CD workflows

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering and Test Automation with a proven track record of framework improvement.
  • Proven leadership ability in managing local team operations and providing technical mentorship to improve coding standards.
  • High proficiency in programming (Python, Java, TypeScript, or C#) with a focus on clean, scalable code.
  • Deep understanding of modern architecture, including microservices, containerization (Docker), and cloud environments.
  • Extensive experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Postman, or RestAssured
  • Solid experience in performance engineering using tools like k6, JMeter, or Locust
  • Advanced proficiency with CI/CD orchestration (Harness, BitBucket, or Jenkins) to optimize release cycles.
  • Experience with cloud-based testing infrastructure like SauceLabs, BrowserStack, or AWS Device Farm.
  • Expert technical communication skills to translate quality risks into actionable engineering tasks.

Languages

  • Advanced Oral English.
  • Advanced Spanish.

Note:

  • Fully remote.

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Requirements

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering and Test Automation with a proven track record of framework improvement.
  • Proven leadership ability in managing local team operations and providing technical mentorship to improve coding standards.
  • High proficiency in programming (Python, Java, TypeScript, or C#) with a focus on clean, scalable code.
  • Deep understanding of modern architecture, including microservices, containerization (Docker), and cloud environments.
  • Extensive experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Postman, or RestAssured
  • Solid experience in performance engineering using tools like k6, JMeter, or Locust
  • Advanced proficiency with CI/CD orchestration (Harness, BitBucket, or Jenkins) to optimize release cycles.
  • Experience with cloud-based testing infrastructure like SauceLabs, BrowserStack, or AWS Device Farm.
  • Expert technical communication skills to translate quality risks into actionable engineering tasks.
Sequoia Connect

About Sequoia Connect

From Technologists to Technologists – Driving Digital Evolution

We are catalysts of digital transformation, bridging the gap between top-tier technologists and leading global companies through cutting-edge IT headhunting and advisory solutions.

With deep international expertise, we empower businesses of all sizes to innovate, scale, and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.

Our Services:

✅ IT Headhunting – Executive & Operational roles tailored for top technology leaders.

✅ IT Advisory in Artificial Intelligence – Guiding businesses in leveraging AI for strategic growth.

✅ IT Talent Solutions – Mentoring, Outplacement, and Workforce Optimization.

Our clients include global enterprises with 100K+ employees, serving 700+ clients across 50+ countries. Backed by a profound understanding of technology, our premier IT services drive transformational growth for Fortune 500 companies while maintaining the highest standards of innovation and excellence.

🚀 Let’s shape the future of technology, together.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Year Founded
2017
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