Software Development Engineer in Test I

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