Who are WE?

At Spyne, our mission is to revolutionize automotive retailing. Every year, 52 million cars are sold in the US, for a combined worth of $1700 billion, and, valuing the used-car market at $1000 billion. Our new-age, Generative AI-powered solutions are designed to transform the car visuals into premium studio visuals. Dealerships & marketplaces across the US & Europe, are able to better engage their online visitors, driving greater customer showroom visits, and eventually sales.

The Spyne team, located in Gurugram, India, aims to be the leading software provider in the used-car market, addressing all aspects of the dealer journey, from acquiring and appraising cars to listing, marketing, selling, and managing customer relationships. Supported by top investors like Accel Partners and Storm Ventures, as well as experienced founders, we believe in revolutionizing Digital Production for greater efficiency and intelligence. We are among the very few companies in Gen AI space in India, which has truly commercialized the AI, generating hard cash and revenues. We have been consistently featured among the top Gen AI startups coming out of India, and building for the globe.

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What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Lead with 5-6 years of experience to write and execute manual and automated tests to ensure product quality. As a QA Lead, you will be designing and implementing tests, debugging and making corrective actions. You play a vital role in the company’s product development process. You will be responsible for testing the product before launches to ensure that the product is free from errors and reliable.

You will collaborate closely with our development team to understand project requirements and design comprehensive test plans. Your primary focus will be on identifying and reporting bugs, verifying fixes, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and user experience.

What will you do?

• Leadership and Mentoring:
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of SDETs, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Lead by example through hands-on involvement in test automation and quality assurance activities.
• Test Automation Strategy:
• Define and drive the test automation strategy, including the selection of appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Establish best practices for test automation, continuous integration, and deployment.
• Test Planning and Execution:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Lead the execution of automated tests, analyze test results, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD):
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, ensuring seamless integration with development workflows.
• Drive improvements in build, test, and deployment automation processes.
• Quality Assurance Processes:
• Define and enforce quality assurance processes, standards, and metrics.
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and drive quality initiatives across the organization.
• Technical Collaboration:
• Collaborate closely with development teams to incorporate testing requirements into the software development lifecycle.
• Work with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of testing infrastructure.
• Reporting and Metrics:
• Track and report on test automation coverage, test execution results, and quality metrics.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of testing activities and quality trends.

Technical Skills:

• Test Automation:
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Rest Assured etc.
• Experience in designing and implementing automated test suites for web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and microservices.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient automation code using programming languages such as Java, JavaScript.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD):
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Testing Methodologies and Processes:
• In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
• Experience with various types of testing including functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and security testing.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA..
• Quality Assurance Practices:
• Ability to establish and enforce quality assurance processes and standards.
• Experience with code reviews, static code analysis, and peer testing.
• Knowledge of best practices for ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Performance and Load Testing:
• Experience in performance testing tools such as JMeter.
• Ability to design and execute performance tests, analyze results, and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Leadership and Communication:
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of SDETs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and business requirements.
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness and accuracy in all aspects of work, including test case design and execution.
• Innovation: Willingness to explore new technologies and methodologies to improve testing processes and efficiency.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate different testing strategies and approaches and make data-driven decisions.
• Customer Focus: Understanding of customer needs and requirements, with a commitment to delivering high-quality software products.

Why join Spyne?

• We are a buzzing start-up trusted by the world’s leading investors
• Highly meritocratic culture with a lot of autonomy and accountability
• Best-in-class employee benefits, we provide the machine of your choice, and tools of your choice so that you can do your best work
• We are obsessed with delivering the best experience to our customers and also obsess about delivering the best experience to all Spynians!
• We are growing rapidly, and it is a great time for you to join the Spyne rocketship!

We are in the growth stage. It's the best time to enter and grow 10X+ times with the company.