**Important Information**:
**Years of Experience**: 8+ years
**Job Mode**: Full-time
**Work Mode**: Remote
**Job Summary**:
The Lead SDET is responsible for driving quality across multiple squads, defining and implementing testing strategies, and mentoring team members. This role requires a strong foundation in software testing, automation, and data technologies, along with leadership capabilities to influence quality direction across teams.
**Responsibilities and Duties**:
- Define, implement, and drive adoption of comprehensive testing strategies across multiple teams.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (developers, product owners, etc.) to integrate quality into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Mentor and guide SDETs, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
- Promote early quality interventions through practices like shifting testing left.
- Advocate for appropriate testing methodologies, including BDD, TDD, and performance testing.
**Qualifications and Skills**:
- Proven leadership experience in quality engineering and testing strategy implementation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with diverse teams.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of quality and best practices within an organization.
**Role-specific Requirements**:
- Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, including Star Schema design and ETL/ELT processes.




- Strong SQL skills (SQL Server & Oracle).
- Expertise in automation framework design and implementation using Python and Pytest.
- In-depth knowledge of core testing concepts, including test case management, defect management, and BDD using Gherkin.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and services.
**Technologies**:
- Python, Pytest
- SQL Server, Oracle
- Cloud platforms
- Terraform (preferred)
- DBT (preferred)
- Databricks (preferred)
- Azure DevOps (preferred)
**Skillset Competencies**:
- Data expertise and proficiency in data transformation tools.
- Experience in infrastructure as code and big data technologies.
- Domain knowledge in the Insurance industry is highly desirable.
**About Encora**
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world's leading enterprises and digital-native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora's technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.

📌 Software Development Engineer in Test Lead (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Encora
📍 Ciudad de México