SDET Manager

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. Lead and grow full-time Core and embedded SDETs through hiring, 1:1s, performance management, technical mentorship, and career development .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeCzechiaSeniorLead💰 CZK 150,000 - CZK 220,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software development and test automation teams, with a strong focus on CI/CD practices, automation strategy, and quality engineering standards. Proficient in Python, framework design, and managing complex test environments while ensuring alignment with engineering priorities.

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Python 3CI/CD ExperienceFramework Design (PyTest)UI Automation (Playwright)Back-End API Automation

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationAgile MethodologiesSQLAutomated Test Data CreationCode ReviewRoot Cause AnalysisQuality KPIsFlaky Test ManagementEvaluation TestingAI-Assisted Development

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipPerformance ManagementClear Written English

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsCircleCIJenkinsQaseTestRailKafkaRabbitMQ

Certifications & Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Quality EngineeringAutomation StrategyEmbedded SDETsTest Management ToolsCloud Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJenkinsKafkaPythonRabbitMQRubyRuby on RailsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow full-time Core and embedded SDETs through hiring, 1:1s, performance management, technical mentorship, and career development
Manage contract SDETs and hold their code to the same standards as the full-time team
Own automation strategy and engineering standards across Quality Engineering
Partner with the SDET Architect on traditional algorithmic and AI-based automation
Own the CI/CD quality gate roadmap and extend pipeline gates across every product
Lead migration of tests from Metis, the legacy Ruby on Rails runner, into Themis
Partner with Engineering Managers hosting embedded SDETs to align priorities, gather feedback, and implement improvements
Run and prioritize the SDET backlog based on risk and value
Contribute to framework design and code, review pull requests, and set standards for test code, test data management, and ephemeral test environments
Decide where tests and suites run in the pipeline
Track flaky tests, quarantine them, and perform root cause analysis
Partner with Security, Data, and Performance QE specialists on automated regression coverage
Curate AI-generated automation and promote valuable tests into gated regression suites
Feed automation results into quality KPIs, including Defect Leakage Rate, and demo new capabilities
Maintain the QE Practice Hub and keep SDET standards and framework guides current
Work with Engineering and DevOps to make every product deployable and testable by automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in software engineering or test automation
BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
3+ years leading developers or SDETs in an Agile environment
Experience running a development team with a backlog, code review, coding standards, and a technical roadmap
Strong Python 3; completion of a coding exercise during the interview process
Framework design and ownership, preferably PyTest
UI automation with Playwright
Back-end API automation across monolithic and microservice architectures in the cloud
CI/CD and Git experience
Experience with GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins, or similar pipelines as quality gates
Sound judgment on test types and automation candidates
SQL against complex schemas and automated test data creation
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems
Qase, TestRail, or similar test management tools and their APIs
Familiarity with eval testing, including building evaluation sets and scoring AI output
Interest and experience in AI-assisted development, with judgment to review AI output
Clear written English
Must be hired through an Employer of Record (EOR) partner in the Czech Republic

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus opportunities and employee referral rewards
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
13 paid public holidays aligned with the Czech calendar
Paid sick leave with additional support through the Czech social security system
Maternity, paternity, and parental leave in line with Czech regulations
Additional paid paternity leave from 8am
Full statutory benefits, including public health insurance, social security, pension, and work accident coverage
Access to Coursera (including Gen AI Academy) and ongoing professional development
Clear growth paths, regular feedback, and opportunities for advancement
Opportunities to travel for company events, including potential U.S. visits
Local events, outings, and community initiatives
Flexible hybrid setup with office spaces in Brno and Prague