sdet

We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 4-6 years of experience to join our quality engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, extensive testing experience, and the ability to design and implement comprehensive test automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Development

Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for web applications, APIs, and backend services

Create automated test scripts for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing

Implement CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test execution

Develop custom testing tools and utilities to enhance testing efficiency

Build and maintain test data management solutions

Quality Assurance Strategy

Collaborate with development teams to understand system architecture and identify testing requirements

Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and quality standards

Define and implement comprehensive test strategies for complex distributed systems

Establish and maintain quality metrics and reporting dashboards

Drive test coverage improvements and identify gaps in testing

Technical Leadership

Mentor junior team members on test automation best practices

Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices

Research and implement new testing technologies and methodologies

Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes

Lead test automation initiatives for assigned modules/features

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with product managers to understand requirements and acceptance criteria

Partner with DevOps teams to optimize test execution in CI/CD pipelines

Coordinate with release management for test environment setup and deployment validation

Provide test status updates and risk assessments to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Experience

4-6 years of overall experience in software testing

Minimum 3 years of hands-on test automation experience

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Proven track record of building automation frameworks from scratch

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in at least two of: Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript

Test Automation Frameworks: Expertise with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, or similar

API Testing: Proficiency with REST/SOAP API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar

Performance Testing: Experience with JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling

CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions

Version Control: Proficient with Git and branching strategies

Database Testing: Strong SQL skills and experience testing database operations

Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP testing environments

Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for test environment setup

Testing Expertise

Strong understanding of testing methodologies (BDD, TDD, ATDD)

Experience with both black-box and white-box testing approaches

Knowledge of security testing principles and tools

Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform testing

Understanding of microservices architecture testing

Mobile testing experience (iOS/Android) is a plus

Mentor junior team members on test automation best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Technical Skills

Experience with AI-based test generation and intelligent test automation

Experience with performance profiling and optimization

Familiarity with chaos engineering principles

Understanding of accessibility testing standards (WCAG)

Experience with visual regression testing tools

Domain Knowledge

Understanding of distributed systems and their testing challenges

Knowledge of data pipeline testing

Experience with event-driven architecture testing

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory testing requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy

Self-motivated with ability to work independently

Adaptable to changing requirements and priorities

Strong documentation skills

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Relevant certifications (ISTQB, AWS/Azure certifications) are a plus

Continuous learning mindset with track record of staying updated with latest testing trends