Lead Automation / SDET at Shyftlabs - Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Lead Automation / SDET

Shyftlabs

Noida, Uttar Pradesh Hybrid permanent

Posted: January 21, 2026

Quick Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Automation Engineer / SDET (Automation Architect) to lead our Center of Excellence (COE) Automation Team. This role focuses on defining automation strategy, building enterprise-level frameworks, and enabling multiple product teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

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Job Description

ShyftLabs is a growing data product company founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries, by focusing on creating value through innovation.

Job Responsibilities:
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• •Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise automation frameworks using Playwright, TypeScript, and Cucumber BDD
• •Drive adoption of AI-driven automation and modern QA practices to improve efficiency and coverage
• •Define and enforce automation standards, best practices, and reusable components across the COE and enterprise QA teams
• •Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and ensure smooth execution of Web, API and Mobile automation suites
• •Oversee and optimize smoke, regression, and CI/CD automation suites across multiple teams
• •Collaborate with product and leadership teams to onboard applications into the COE automation ecosystem
• •Analyze automation failures, provide root cause insights, and drive corrective actions
• •Mentor and guide other automation engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development
• •Act as a thought leader in automation strategy, governance, and enterprise-wide QA initiatives

Basic Qualifications:
• •8+ years of experience in QA automation with hands-on framework design and development
• •Strong experience in automation framework design for Web, API, and Mobile platforms
• •Hands-on expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, Cucumber BDD, Appium or equivalent tools and frameworks
• •Proven experience integrating automation with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure)
• •Deep understanding of automation frameworks, test design patterns, reusable components, and enterprise-scale delivery
• •Experience leading or mentoring multiple teams in a COE/shared services model
• •Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• •Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC
• •Knowledge of retail, e-commerce, or pet industry is a plus

We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong insurance package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.

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