Lead Software Engineer in Test (SDET)

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Flash is seeking a visionary and deeply technical Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to serve as the principal technical authority for our QE Enablement team. This is the highest-level individual contributor role at Flash, designed for a recognized expert in software architecture, automation, and quality engineering. As a Lead SDET, you will serve as the technical right hand to the Engineering Manager, architecting mission-critical QE initiatives and setting the technical vision for our next-generation frameworks.

This is an engineer-first leadership role. You will act as a force multiplier, influencing technical direction across the entire engineering organization and spearheading the adoption of cutting-edge practices, including AI-driven testing. You will personally tackle the most ambiguous and complex technical challenges while fostering a culture of technical excellence through high-level mentorship and governance.

• →QE Architecture: Architect, design, and prototype highly scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure to be leveraged across the entire engineering organization.
• →Technical Vision & Strategy: Partner with Engineering Leadership to define the long-term technical roadmap for QE, evangelizing the adoption of new tools and AI/ML paradigms.
• →Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary technical consultant for quality across multiple teams, guiding them in solving the most difficult automation and testability problems.
• →Setting Technical Standards: Establish and govern coding standards, architectural best practices, and quality gates for all QE-related projects.

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record of architecting large-scale test automation initiatives.
• Expert-level skills in software architecture, design patterns, and programming (TypeScript and/or C# preferred; Java/Python a plus).
• Expert-level experience building frameworks from the ground up using multiple tools (Playwright preferred; Selenium, Cypress, or Appium acceptable).
• Deep expertise with CI/CD systems, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Deep experience testing at the API and Database layers (SQL, MSSQL, Oracle) and designing test data strategies.
• Authoritative knowledge across all testing types, including performance and security testing.
• Proven experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Gemini) to improve engineering efficiency.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Experience working in AWS environments (preferred)
• Familiarity with Linux environments (in addition to Windows) is a plus
• Exposure to mobile testing is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business requirements into long-term, scalable technical architecture.
• World-class Communication: Ability to build consensus and drive technical decisions at all levels of the organization.
• Technical Mentorship: Natural ability to guide senior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Solution-Oriented: Comfortable working from broad direction and driving toward clear, high-impact outcomes.
• Collaborative Influencer: Able to constructively challenge requirements and advocate for quality-centric engineering practices.

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a heavy focus on automated testing and architecture
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is a bonus
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English, written and spoken