Technical SDET Lead (Test Automation)

Position Overview

The Technical SDET Lead (Test Automation) will refactor regression pipelines to optimize performance and cost implement effective QA status reporting using Azure DevOps (ADO) and open-source tools like Grafana and play a key role in evolving the QA function to align with broader architectural transformations. Help with transforming legacy QA practices into modern scalable and efficient systems is highly desirable.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the evaluation strategy development and maintenance of current and future test automation frameworks aligned with application architecture.

• Research evaluate and implement new tools and methodologies to enhance automation efficiency.

• Collaborate with Development teams to promote shift-left testing practices.

• Organize and coach the QA Automation team to deliver both in-sprint and regression test automation.

• Mentor and coach global teams define upskilling paths and promote a culture of continuous learning.

• Review features and technical specifications to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Ensure adherence to Zelis security and compliance standards.

• Monitor and report on both qualitative and quantitative metrics of test automation. Executive-level reporting is a plus.

What Youll Bring to Zelis:

• Minimum of 7 years in QA with at least 3 years as a SDET Individual Contributor and 2 years in test automation.

• Experience in modernizing test automation as part of architectural transformation initiatives.

• Proficiency technologies C# Java and test automation tools such as Selenium Playwright RestSharp or equivalent API test automation tools Specflow or equivalent BDD framework tools and JMeter.

• Strong experience with CI/CD and DevOps Cloud Platforms like Azure DevOps for test case management CI/CD pipelines automation integration and reporting

• Infrastructure and Containerization technologies like Virtual Machines Docker and test orchestration tools like Selenium Grid

• Experience working with AI/ML-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar

• Experience and ability to model data schemas and relationships to produce realistic datasets using synthetic test data generation tools (any)

• Build and maintain synthetic data generation pipelines for automated testing

• Performance testing and relevant tooling experience

• Experience with Jira Confluence and agile development environments. Play a Scrum master role to drive the Test automation deliveries

• Strong organizational time management analytical and problem-solving skills.

Base Salary Range

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors including experience education qualifications as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package which may also include discretionary bonus plans commissions or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well which demonstrates our commitment to our employees health well-being and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match flexible paid time off holidays parental leaves life and disability insurance and health benefits including medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process please email .

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities duties and skills from time to time.