Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
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About the role
Job Title
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Experience
5–8 Years
Employment Type
Full-Time
Work Mode
Remote
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to develop and implement scalable automation frameworks for modern web, API, and cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript, Azure Data Factory, ETL Validation, SQL, and CI/CD automation, with a strong focus on quality engineering and end-to-end test automation.
The role involves designing automation frameworks, validating Azure data pipelines, automating API and database testing, and ensuring high-quality software delivery across enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright and WebDriver-based technologies.
Automate Web, API, Database, ETL, and Azure Data Platform testing.
Develop automated test scripts using JavaScript/TypeScript.
Validate Azure ETL pipelines built using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, and related Azure services.
Perform source-to-target validation, data reconciliation, migration testing, and data quality validation.
Execute database testing, schema validation, query validation, and performance testing.
Automate API testing for REST and SOAP services.
Integrate automation frameworks into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub.
Execute cross-browser and mobile automation testing.
Collaborate with Developers, Data Engineers, Product Owners, and Architects.
Troubleshoot automation failures and production issues.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to test strategy and framework improvements.
Required SkillsAutomation Testing
Playwright (Must Have)
JavaScript / TypeScript
Selenium WebDriver
Cypress
Robot Framework
BDD / TDD / ATDD
Data-Driven Frameworks
API Testing
REST API Testing
SOAP API Testing
Rest Assured (or equivalent)
Azure Data Testing
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure SQL Database
Azure ETL Validation
Data Warehouse Testing
ETL Testing
Data Migration Validation
Database
SQL Server
Azure SQL
MongoDB
NoSQL
SQL Query Optimization
Stored Procedures
Data Validation
CI/CD & DevOps
GitHub
Jenkins
Maven
GitHub Actions
Performance & Cloud
Performance Testing
Azure Cloud
Cloud-based Test Execution Platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, LambdaTest)
Preferred Skills
Healthcare domain experience
Java and/or Python
Mobile Automation (Android & iOS)
Power BI or Reporting Validation
RPA Tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere)
Machine Learning or AI-based testing exposure
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
5–8 years of experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer.
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript, Azure Data Factory, SQL, and ETL Testing.
Experience building enterprise automation frameworks and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Experience working in Agile environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Success Measures
Successful implementation of scalable automation frameworks.
Increased automation coverage across Web, API, ETL, and Database testing.
Improved software quality and faster release cycles.
Reliable Azure data pipeline validation and ETL testing.
Reduced production defects through effective automation and continuous testing.
High-quality collaboration with development, data engineering, and product teams.
Work Location: Remote
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