Sr Manager, SW Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - VNDLY
Workday
IND.Chennai
Posted on Workday website on 15 Apr 2025 (5 days ago)
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About the Team
ABOUT THE TEAMVNDLY, a Workday company, is a next-generation vendor management SaaS platform designed for procurement executives, talent acquisition teams, suppliers, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to streamline contingent workforce management. We develop cloud software that simplifies talent sourcing and acquisition across various channels, including staffing agencies, job boards, and freelance management systems. Our aim is to create intuitive software that empowers customers to efficiently acquire top talent (contractors or full-time employees) through data-driven insights and transparent dashboards. As part of Workday, we are committed to becoming the most customer-centric enterprise software company in the world. We prioritize enabling our customers to connect with the talent they need to thrive, achieved by fostering an exceptional engineering team dedicated to code quality and innovative design.About the Role
The Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), will lead the SDET team located in the Chennai office, spearheading test automation and ensuring high software quality for VNDLY. This role will serve as the VNDLY site leader for the Chennai office, with primary responsibility for the SDET team and for fostering a positive and productive environment for all VNDLY Workmates in the location. We are looking for a leader who will champion quality and collaboration in this critical role.
The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the SDET strategy for the Chennai team, ensuring it aligns with overall company goals. This includes building and leading the SDET team through recruitment, mentoring, and performance management. A key focus will be driving the creation of robust test automation frameworks and ensuring continuous improvement of testing processes. Collaboration with product and development teams is essential to integrate quality engineering throughout the software development lifecycle. Given that the VNDLY team is currently primarily located in North American time zones, most heavily concentrated in the Eastern Time Zone, this role will require strong cross-team collaboration and communication to effectively bridge time zone differences and ensure seamless workflow. The role also requires establishing and tracking key performance indicators for test automation and quality, providing regular reports to management. Leading and mentoring SDET engineers to reach their full potential, overseeing test environments, and ensuring compliance with testing standards are crucial. As the VNDLY site leader for the Chennai office, the Senior Manager will ensure a positive and productive environment for all VNDLY Workmates, providing on-site leadership and support while fostering a culture of excellence in quality and collaboration.
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