Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Role Summary:
Responsible for ensuring software quality, reliability, and performance through automated testing, AI-augmented tools, CI/CD integration, white-box testing, API testing, and end-to-end test ownership across systems.

Shift Timings: 4-day workweek with shift timings from 12 PM to 5 PM in office and 7.30 PM to 10.30 PM (work from home)

Technical stack: Java 17, Docker / Kubernetes, Spring Boot 2.x., Spring Data / Hibernate, REST / OpenAPI, MS SQL / PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, ElasticSearch, TestContainers

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for backend services, APIs, and front-end applications.
• Perform white-box testing by writing and reviewing code to validate internal logic and integration points.
• Use AI augmentation tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity and test coverage.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality gates.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous validation of code changes.
• Develop and execute API tests using tools such as JUnit, Postman, REST-assured, or similar.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues, and work with engineering teams to resolve them efficiently.
• Advocate for engineering excellence and drive adoption of best practices in testing and quality assurance.
• Continuously evaluate and improve test coverage, tooling, and processes to enhance team productivity and product quality.
• Ownership of the automated QA process. In particular: API tests,e2e tests, Smoke tests, Integration tests.
• Automation of regression testing, Automated generation of test data, Gathering and analyzing test reports, Analysis of the existing automation gaps
• Helping to identify opportunities for automation. Assisting with / leading the automation review initiative

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with JUnit, API testing (REST, OpenAPI, GRPC*) including tools like Swagger / Postman / curl. Practical experience with SQL
• Ability to find bottlenecks and thresholds in existing code with the help of automation tools
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies
• Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, or similar.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Would be a plus

· Understanding the microservice architecture and cloud solutions

· Experience with the UI testing tools and frameworks

· Experience with the scripting languages (such as Python)

· Experience with the BDD, load and performance testing

· Experience with AI-assisted coding

· Experience with Kubernetes

· Experience with Apache Kafka

· Experience with Monitoring / Logging / Grafana / Prometheus / ELK

Working Conditions

The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Experience:

• Software testing and automation: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra