Lead SDET

• Strategic QA Ownership:
  • Define and implement QA strategies and frameworks specifically tailored to autonomous drone technology, addressing the unique challenges of testing both real and simulated drone systems.
  • Identify and address gaps in current QA practices by establishing industry-standard methodologies and processes for quality assurance in enterprise-grade deployments, focusing on mission-critical workflows.
• Technical QA Leadership:
  • Act as the technical authority in QA, possessing expertise across manual, automation, performance, and security testing domains.
  • Serve as a hands-on resource in automation, building and enhancing frameworks and ensuring best practices.
  • Engage directly in test case development, execution planning, and code review, providing technical guidance and mentoring as needed.
• Automation and Framework Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for web based systems that interact with real-world hardware, including drones, sensors, crewed aviation, etc. 
  • Implement robust test harnesses and acceptance test suites for different components (e.g., connectors, APIs) and integrate them within the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Leverage advanced tools and frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Jmeter) to scale and optimize automated testing processes.
• Performance & Security Testing:
  • Lead the implementation of performance testing strategies to ensure our systems meet load, scalability, and stability requirements.
  • Develop and maintain test suites for regression, stress, and security testing.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to establish monitoring protocols, analyzing results to identify potential optimizations and risks.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Compliance Validation:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain robust test frameworks to validate complex cloud configurations, including resource creation, access controls, and policy implementations across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and enhance system reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with stringent security and regulatory standards through rigorous validation processes.
  • Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless execution and support high-quality releases in cloud-based systems.
• Process and Standards Development:
  • Build and enforce testing standards, establishing metrics to measure and improve product quality.
  • Document QA processes, test plans, and strategies, ensuring that these standards are applied consistently.
  • Foster a proactive quality mindset within the product development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to release.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Product Design and Engineering teams to align quality objectives with product requirements and business goals.
  • Participate in design and code reviews, providing quality-focused feedback to enhance testability and robustness.
  • Act as an advocate for the end-user experience, ensuring that the team prioritizes user needs and real-world scenarios in the QA process.
• Talent Acquisition and Team Building:
  • Identify talent gaps within the QA function and lead the hiring process for QA roles.
  • Conduct technical interviews and assessments to select top talent that aligns with FlytBase’s quality standards and culture.
  • Onboard new team members and set them up for success by establishing clear expectations and providing necessary resources and mentorship.
• Mentorship and Thought Leadership:
  • Lead by example, inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence in QA.
  • Mentor engineers across various QA domains (automation, performance, security) to enhance the team’s capabilities and technical expertise.
  • Promote knowledge-sharing practices, encouraging the adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies within the QA team.

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• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of QA experience, including significant hands-on expertise in automation, performance, and security testing.
  • Proven experience leading QA initiatives in complex, high-scale environments, particularly in SaaS, multi-tenant, multi-region setups.
  • Strong history of implementing and managing end-to-end QA processes and frameworks, with an emphasis on quality, speed, and scalability.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and scripting for test automation.
  • Advanced skills in one or more QA tools and frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, Appium) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Strong understanding of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) and security testing methodologies.
  • Solid knowledge of RESTful API testing, cloud environments, and tools related to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to dive deep into complex problems, with a focus on solutions that drive product quality.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and influence without authority.
  • Self-driven, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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• Fast-paced startup culture
• Hacker mode environment
• Enthusiastic and approachable team
• Professional autonomy
• Company-wide sense of purpose
• Flexible work hours
• Informal dress code