Software Development Engineer - Test - Automation Testing (4-10 yrs)

Job Description : SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Job Type : Full-Time

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in test automation with API testing or mobile testing or Web, with hands-on experience in creating robust automation frameworks and scripts. This role demands a thorough understanding of quality engineering practices, microservices architecture, and software testing tools.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and develop scalable and modular automation frameworks using best industry practices such as the Page Object Model.

- Automate testing for distributed, highly scalable systems.

- Create and execute test scripts for GUI-based, API, and mobile applications.

- Perform end-to-end testing for APIs, ensuring thorough validation of request and response schemas, status codes, and exception handling.

- Conduct API testing using tools like RestAssured, SOAP UI, NodeJS, and Postman, and validate data with serialization techniques (e.g., POJO classes).

- Implement and maintain BDD/TDD frameworks using tools like Cucumber, TestNG, or JUnit.

- Write and optimize SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.

- Integrate test suites into test management systems and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Maven, Gradle, and Git.

- Mentor team members and quickly adapt to new technologies and tools.

- Select and implement appropriate test automation tools and strategies based on project needs.

- Apply design patterns, modularization, and user libraries for efficient framework creation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and scalability of microservices and APIs.

Must-Have Skills :

- Proficiency in designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch.

- Strong programming skills in Java, Groovy, or JavaScript with a solid understanding of OOP concepts.

- Hands-on experience with at least one GUI automation tool (desktop/mobile). Experience with multiple tools is an advantage.

- In-depth knowledge of API testing and microservices architecture.

- Experience with BDD and TDD methodologies and associated tools.

- Familiarity with SOAP and REST principles.

- Expertise in parsing and validating complex JSON and XML responses.

- Ability to create and manage test pipelines in CI/CD environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

- Experience with multiple test automation tools for GUI or mobile platforms.

- Knowledge of advanced serialization techniques and custom test harness implementation.

- Exposure to various test management tools and automation strategies.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 4 Years+ in software quality engineering and test automation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.