We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET I) with 3–5 years of experience to help build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications, APIs, and backend services. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, an automation-first mindset, and experience integrating automated testing into modern CI/CD pipelines.

As an SDET, you will work closely with developers, product managers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software releases through robust test automation, continuous testing, and proactive quality practices.

Requirements

Programming

  • Python/Java/Javascript (strong proficiency required)
  • Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) Concepts
  • Data Structures and Algorithms fundamentals (Good to have)

UI Test Automation

Experience with one or more:

  • Selenium WebDriver with PyTest
  • Playwright with PyTest
  • Cypress

API Testing

Hands-on experience with atleast one or more of:

  • REST APIs
  • HTTP methods
  • JSON/XML
  • Postman
  • REST Assured (Java) or Requests (Python)

Good understanding of:

  • Authentication
    • OAuth
    • JWT
    • Basic Auth
    • API Keys

Version Control

Experience with:

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket

Database Testing

Basic SQL knowledge including:

  • SELECT
  • JOIN
  • GROUP BY
  • Subqueries
  • CRUD validation

Experience validating backend data.

Agile

Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Knowledge of:

  • Sprint planning
  • Daily standups
  • Retrospectives
  • User stories
  • Acceptance criteria

Defect Management

Experience using:

  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Bugzilla
  • ClickUp

Basic DevOps Knowledge

Understanding of either of the below is a plus:

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes (basic)
  • Linux commands
  • Shell scripting

Good to Have

  • Performance testing using JMeter or Locust
  • Contract testing
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • AI-assisted test automation tools

Required Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent debugging skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ownership mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Time management and prioritization

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in software testing or test automation.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will be preferred:

  • Cybersecurity or Identity Management Software company
  • E-commerce applications
  • SaaS platforms
  • Banking or fintech systems
  • Enterprise applications
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