Software Development Engineer in Test

About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 2-4 years of experience to join our quality engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, software testing methodologies, and CI/CD integration. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining test automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend systems, ensuring high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks for UI, API, and functional testing.
• Write efficient, reusable, and maintainable automated test scripts using Java/Python/C# with Selenium, Rest Assured, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Develop and execute automated and manual test cases to validate software functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure software quality at every stage of development.
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or Karate.
• Conduct database testing using SQL queries to validate backend data integrity.
• Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps).
• Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Bugzilla.
• Implement performance and load testing using JMeter, Gatling, or Locust (if required).
• Continuously enhance the automation framework by improving stability, scalability, and efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2.6-4 years of experience in test automation, software testing, or quality engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or C# for automation development.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Rest Assured, or Playwright.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile frameworks.
• Experience with API testing and database testing (SQL/NoSQL queries).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and experience integrating automated tests into pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Good to Have:

• Exposure to performance testing tools like JMeter, Locust, or Gatling.
• Experience with containerization and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).