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We’re a fast-growing startup, passionate about simplifying data workflows, accelerating insights, and enabling decision-making through automation and innovation. We are looking for a Lead SDET to join our core engineering team and establish a world-class test automation ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone excited about applying AI-driven techniques in software testing and quality assurance. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR As a Lead SDET, you will design and own the end-to-end test automation strategy, integrating AI and ML-based testing tools to improve efficiency, coverage, and reliability. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product/DevOps teams, and ensure our AI-first platform delivers at scale with uncompromising quality. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Define and implement the automation strategy across web, APIs, backend, and data workflows. * Build and maintain test automation frameworks with AI-assisted capabilities (self-healing tests, intelligent test case prioritization, flaky test detection). * Leverage AI/ML models to generate, optimize, and maintain test cases from requirements and user stories. * Integrate AI-powered analytics to detect anomalies in system performance, user flows, and error patterns. * Use natural language processing (NLP) models to create chatbot-driven test cases and validate conversational interfaces. * Collaborate with developers to implement shift-left testing and embed AI-driven unit/integration test generation. * Define quality dashboards with predictive insights (defect trends, release risk scoring, auto root-cause suggestions). * Conduct AI-based regression impact analysis to optimize test execution pipelines. * Explore generative AI tools for auto-generating mock data, load scenarios, and security attack simulations. * Mentor team members in adopting AI-first testing practices. KEY SKILLS REQUIRED * 8+ years of experience in QA/SDET roles, with 2+ years in a leadership role. * Strong programming skills in Python/Java/JavaScript/TypeScript. * Hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.) and API testing (Postman, RestAssured, Java HTTPClient). * Proven experience in integrating AI/ML tools into test automation pipelines. Examples: * Self-healing automation tools (Testim, Mabl, Functionize, etc.) * AI-driven test case generation & prioritization * Intelligent anomaly detection for QA metrics * Familiarity with AI-based load/performance testing (e.g., using ML models to predict scale issues). * Experience in CI/CD with AI integration (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.). * Knowledge of data validation testing for AI/ML models (bias, drift, accuracy validation) is a strong plus. * Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills. WHY JOIN RAPIDCANVAS? * High-impact opportunity: Play a pivotal role in building a new business vertical within a rapidly growing AI company. * Next-gen technology: Sell a flexible, AI-powered alternative to legacy SCM solutions. * Strong leadership & funding: Backed by top-tier investors, our leadership team has deep experience scaling AI-driven businesses. * Recognized as a top 5 Data Science and Machine Learning platform by independent research firm G2 for customer satisfaction. Solutions Platform Resources About Us Contact SOLUTIONS PLATFORM CAPABILITIES RESOURCES ABOUT US CONTACT * * * * * * * * * ---------------------------------------- 4.9 out of 5 5.0 out of 5 ---------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER EMAIL* I agree to receive email updates.Subscribe REAL AI TRANSFORMATION, ACCELERATED. ---------------------------------------- Privacy/Fulfillment/Terms/Your Privacy Choices YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES Choose which optional data uses to allow on this browser. 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