Software Development Engineer in Test Lead

We are seeking a results-driven Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET, to own the quality lifecycle for major software initiatives—from requirements to production release. This role is ideal for a highly organized, technically strong individual who can translate requirements into actionable test strategies, build and execute robust test plans, and ensure that testing activities are aligned with business outcomes. The Testing Lead will be accountable for test coverage, execution, and reporting, and will drive both manual and automated efforts across a dedicated project team.

What You'll Do

• Project Ownership & Accountability
• Serve as the single point of accountability for all testing activities within a defined project
• Own the test strategy, planning, execution, and delivery from early requirements through post-launch
• Define and enforce a test plan covering what to test, when to test, how to generate test data, and how test results will be captured and communicated
• Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks during planning and execution phases
• Drive testing to completion with a clear definition of done and track all open quality issues through resolution
• Test Strategy, Planning & Execution
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable test strategies and acceptance criteria
• Create detailed test plans and test cases, integrating both manual and automated approaches where appropriate
• Ensure thorough coverage across functional, regression, integration, and edge-case testing
• Lead test data strategy and test environment readiness, including creation and maintenance of necessary data sets
• Test Automation & Tooling
• Design and develop automation test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, and Pytest
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and maintain robust test coverage throughout the lifecycle
• Continually evaluate and evolve testing tools, frameworks, and practices for efficiency and effectiveness
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Work closely with engineering, product, UX, and other stakeholders to embed quality into each phase of development
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to test engineers on the project, ensuring alignment to the plan and consistency in execution
• Ensure testers follow defined processes and contribute effectively to automation efforts
• Reporting & Communication
• Define and track quality KPIs and test coverage metrics, and regularly report progress to project stakeholders
• Communicate status clearly and proactively escalate issues that impact delivery timelines or quality
• Facilitate test result walkthroughs and sign-offs with cross-functional teams
  
  

Perks You’ll Get

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $260 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test planning, execution, and automation
• Proven track record of leading test efforts on large-scale, cross-functional software projects
• Proficiency in at least one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, TypeScript, Python)
• Hands-on experience with modern testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, and Pytest
• Deep understanding of UI, API, database, and integration testing
• Strong experience working with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environments (AWS preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to generate and manage complex test data and environments
• Experience with performance and/or security testing (preferred)
• Experience testing in containerized environments Ex. Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices (preferred)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  
  

The annual starting salary for this position is between $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Who We Are

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

Parsippany

New Jersey

United States of America