Tech Consultant - Staff SDET Automation & DevOps Lead

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Req ID: 389494 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Tech Consultant - Staff SDET Automation & DevOps Lead to join our team in Pune, Mahārāshtra (IN-MH), India (IN). Staff SDET – Automation & DevOps Lead Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Automation & DevOps Lead to drive quality engineering excellence across the software development lifecycle. This role combines advanced test automation expertise, DevOps leadership, CI/CD enablement, quality strategy, and engineering best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable, and reliable software delivery. The ideal candidate will lead test automation initiatives, establish quality standards, optimize DevOps processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate product releases while maintaining exceptional quality. Key Responsibilities Quality Engineering & Test Automation • Define and implement enterprise-wide test automation strategies. • Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Web, API, Mobile, and Backend applications. • Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices and quality engineering principles. • Develop automated functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing solutions. • Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and reporting mechanisms. • Establish quality metrics, KPIs, and dashboards. DevOps & CI/CD Leadership • Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools and practices. • Integrate automated testing into build and release pipelines. • Lead Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementation and deployment automation. • Improve release reliability, deployment frequency, and operational efficiency. • Collaborate with development, cloud, and operations teams to streamline delivery processes. • Support containerization and orchestration initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes. Technical Leadership • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to SDETs, QA Engineers, and DevOps engineers. • Conduct architecture reviews focused on testability, scalability, and reliability. • Define engineering best practices and quality standards. • Lead root cause analysis and defect prevention initiatives. • Drive innovation through adoption of emerging testing and DevOps technologies. Stakeholder Management • Partner with Product Managers, Architects, Engineering Leaders, and Business Stakeholders. • Present quality metrics, release readiness assessments, and risk analyses. • Influence engineering teams to adopt automation-first and DevOps-driven practices. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 8+ years of experience in Software Testing, Test Automation, or Quality Engineering. • 3+ years in a Technical Lead, Staff Engineer, or Engineering Leadership role. • Strong programming skills in one or more languages: • Java • Python • C# • JavaScript/TypeScript Technical Skills Automation Testing • Selenium WebDriver • Playwright • Cypress • Rest Assured • TestNG / JUnit • API Automation • Mobile Automation (Appium) DevOps & CI/CD • Azure DevOps • Jenkins • GitHub Actions • GitLab CI/CD • Bamboo Cloud Platforms • Microsoft Azure • AWS • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Containerization & Orchestration • Docker • Kubernetes • Helm Infrastructure & Configuration Management • Terraform • Ansible • ARM Templates / Bicep Monitoring & Observability • Splunk • Grafana • Prometheus • ELK Stack • Azure Monitor Version Control • Git • GitHub • Azure Repos • Bitbucket Preferred Qualifications • Experience implementing DevSecOps practices. • Expertise in performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner. • Experience with AI-driven test automation solutions. • Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architectures. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Leadership Competencies • Strategic Thinking • Technical Excellence • Innovation Mindset • Problem Solving • Stakeholder Management • Team Mentorship • Effective Communication • Continuous Improvement Focus Success Metrics • Increased automation coverage and execution efficiency. • Reduced production defects and release risks. • Improved CI/CD pipeline performance. • Faster deployment cycles and reduced lead time. • Improved software reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction. About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA