Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team in the Pune office. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, security, and high performance of our cutting-edge Open Banking systems through both functional and non-functional testing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid to senior-level SDET to immediately contribute to a growing platform while benefiting from mentorship and collaboration with our experienced SDET team.

You will be expected to leverage extensive coding and quality assurance expertise to elevate our testing standards, drive automation maturity, and act as a quality advocate across the engineering lifecycle.

The Moment

Lean has tripled in size over the past twelve months. We’re on track to triple again next year.

What started as the region’s pioneering Open Finance platform is now becoming something bigger: a multi-product infrastructure company powering payments, data, and lending across MENA. We’re expanding into new markets, opening offices, acquiring businesses, and building capabilities that didn’t exist here before.

We’ve processed billions of dollars in transactions. We’re trusted by 300+ clients - from Tabby and Tas’heel to Hungerstation - and backed by General Catalyst, Sequoia, and Shorooq. Our $67.5M Series B was just the beginning.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

As an SDET, you will take ownership of quality initiatives, including:

• Design and Architect Automation: Lead the maintenance, adaptation, and significant contributions to our in-house, scalable automation frameworks and testing infrastructure for complex Open Banking solutions.

• Quality Leadership: Collaborate closely with product, development, and DevOps stakeholders to translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into comprehensive, robust test plans and strategies.

• Establish Quality Gates: Define, champion, and enforce quality guidelines and best practices throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure quality is built in, not tested on.

• Execution and Analysis: Execute meticulous analysis of test results (functional, performance, security), proactively identifying root causes, and collaborating with development teams to drive swift resolution and preventative measures.

• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and report on key quality and performance metrics (e.g., test coverage, defect leakage), advocating for continuous process and tool improvements, including CI/CD pipeline integration. Operate in line with applicable regulatory standards and internal risk and compliance frameworks.

• Mentorship and Self-Development: Take initiative in continuous self-learning to stay ahead of industry trends and share knowledge, potentially mentoring junior team members as the team grows.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: At least 4+ years of dedicated experience as an Automation Engineer or SDET with a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable test automation frameworks in a production environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong programming expertise in core languages such as Javascript, Typescript, and Python.

• Automation Frameworks: Deep practical experience with modern automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., WebdriverIO, Playwright, Selenium, or similar) for API and UI testing.

• Testing Passion: A genuine passion for quality engineering, a proactive, independent work ethic, and the ability to champion new tools and testing methodologies.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE (BONUS) SKILL'S

• Observability & Monitoring: Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana and Kibana for analyzing system behavior and diagnosing performance issues.

• Performance Engineering: Practical experience with Performance Testing tools and strategies.

• DevOps Integration: Experience integrating testing into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, preferably using tools like Jenkins or similar.

• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with Open Banking, FinTech, or highly regulated financial systems is a significant advantage.

NB. While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!!

WHY JOIN US?

We’re building the financial infrastructure for MENA. Not as a slogan, as a fact.

Since 2019, we’ve become the first regulated Open Banking and Open Finance company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We’ve processed billions of dollars. We connect millions of accounts. We enable companies like Binance, Careem, and Etisalat to build products that were previously impossible in this region.

Our recent $67.5M Series B from General Catalyst and Sequoia isn’t just validation: it’s fuel. We’re expanding into new markets, launching new products, and setting the pace for what financial innovation looks like in MENA.

We solve hard problems. We move fast. We hold ourselves to a high standard. And we’re looking for people who’ve done this before to help us do it right.

If you’re motivated by building something that lasts, not just something that scales, Lean is where you need to be.

Not only do we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours, but we also insist that every member of the team hold a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment. We'd love you to join us for this journey!

Lean is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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