Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for web, API, mobile, and backend applications.
• Develop automated test scripts using languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Create and maintain UI automation using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Develop comprehensive API automation using tools/frameworks such as REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
• Design test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and automation approaches for complex applications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and root-cause application and automation failures.
• Collaborate with developers to improve testability, code quality, and overall product reliability.
• Perform database/backend validation using SQL and appropriate database tools.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on automation and test architecture.
• Implement test reporting, logging, screenshots, and failure diagnostics to improve automation visibility.
• Identify opportunities to increase automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Mentor junior QA/SDET engineers and contribute to automation best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, QA automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong programming experience in at least one language such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation frameworks.
• Strong experience with API testing and automation.
• Experience designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch or significantly enhancing existing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of OOP, data structures, exception handling, and programming fundamentals.
• Experience with Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket and source-control best practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
• Good knowledge of SQL and database validation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycle, and QA processes.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience testing microservices and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or k6.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems.
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Experience with test reporting and observability tools.
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing or modern test automation practices.
• Experience leading automation initiatives or mentoring SDET/QA engineers.

Technical Skills

• Programming: Java / Python / JavaScript / TypeScript / C#
• UI Automation: Selenium / Playwright / Cypress
• API Testing: REST Assured / Postman / SoapUI / Python Requests
• Test Frameworks: TestNG / JUnit / PyTest / Jest / Cucumber
• CI/CD: Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps
• Version Control: Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket
• Database: SQL / MySQL / PostgreSQL / Oracle
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS / Azure / GCP / Docker / Kubernetes
• Performance: JMeter / Gatling / k6
• Methodologies: Agile / Scrum / TDD / BDD

Key Competencies

• Automation Framework Design
• Test Strategy & Planning
• API & UI Automation
• End-to-End Testing
• CI/CD Integration
• Software Quality Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Debugging & Troubleshooting
• Code Reviews
• Test Data Management
• Technical Leadership
• Mentoring & Collaboration

Skills: cd,gitlab,database,software,azure,automation,ci,testing,api