SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in Playwright and JavaScript to join our quality assurance team. The SDET will independently manage test automation with minimal training, working closely with development and DevOps teams to customize test reporting (e.g., Allure) to meet team needs. Responsibilities include creating automated tests, maintaining the testing framework, running CI/CD pipelines, and managing environment configurations to ensure seamless integration of testing into the development process.

Responsibilities:

• Test Automation Ownership and Development:

Develop, refactor, maintain, and execute automated tests using Playwright with JavaScript.

Create and update test scripts for UI, API, functional, and end-to-end tests.

Ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines for fast feedback.

Collaborate with manual testers to identify automation opportunities and improve coverage.

• CI/CD Pipeline Management:

Set up and maintain test automation within CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Ensure test results are integrated with build pipelines for continuous testing.

Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline issues to ensure consistent automation execution.

• Environment Management:

Configure and manage environment variables across different environments (e.g., QA, Staging, Production).

Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to ensure test environments are correctly set up for automation.

Automate environment setup and teardown processes to ensure reliability.

• Test Case Development and Maintenance:

Work closely with QA and development teams to design and develop automated test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.

Identify and implement reusable test code components across multiple test suites.

Contribute to improving the automation framework, making it more scalable and maintainable.

• Bug Identification and Reporting:

Investigate and document defects, providing thorough debugging and root cause analysis.

Collaborate with developers to assist in diagnosing issues and retesting resolved bugs.

• Collaboration and Communication:

Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, providing input on test strategies, estimations, and planning.

Share automation best practices and mentor team members to enhance automation knowledge across the team.

Requirement:

• 5+ years of experience in test automation with a strong focus on Playwright and JavaScript.

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, writing clean, modular, and reusable test scripts.

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar for integrating test automation.

• Knowledge of version control tools like Git for managing test automation code.

• Familiarity with setting up and managing environment variables and configuration files across different test environments.

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and performance testing.

• Ability to troubleshoot automation scripts, debug issues in test environments, and resolve CI/CD pipeline failures.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.

• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related Engineering discipline (preferred).

About Aumni Techworks:  

Aumni Techworks, established in 2016, is a Software Services Company that partners with Product companies to build and manage their dedicated teams in India. So, while you are working for a services company, you are working within a product team and growing with them.

We do not take on projects, and we have long-term (open-ended) contracts with our clients. When our clients sign up with us, they are looking at a multi-year relationship.

For e.g. Some of the clients we signed up with 8 or 6 years, are still with us.

We do not move people across client teams and there is no concept of bench.

At Aumni, we believe in quality work, and we truly believe that Indian talent is at par with someone in NY, London or Germany.

300+ and growing

Benefits of working at Aumni Techworks:  

• Our award-winning culture reminds us of our engineering days.

• Medical insurance (including Parents), Life and Disability insurance.

• 24 leaves + 10 public holidays + leaves for Hospitalization, maternity, paternity and bereavement.

• On site Gym, TT, Carrom, Foosball and Pool table.

• Hybrid work culture