Software Engineer in Test

Key Responsibilities:

? Architect, design, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web (Playwright/Selenium) and API testing (Postman, REST-assured, etc.).

? Lead the implementation of comprehensive test strategies and plans based on technical

specifications and business requirements.

? Drive automation-first approaches in functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.

? Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure fast feedback cycles.

? Mentor and support junior SDETs through code reviews, tooling recommendations, and technical

discussions.

? Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA to ensure test coverage, traceability, and

quality benchmarks are met.

? Contribute to test data management, mocking, and virtualization strategies to improve test

reliability and independence.

? Track quality metrics, analyze defect trends, and proactively drive improvements.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

? Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered coding/testing tools (e.g.,

GitHub Copilot).

? Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.

? Exposure to front-end technologies like Angular or React.

? Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Experience and Qualifications:

Must-Have:

? 5+ years of experience in test automation for backend and frontend systems.

? Strong programming skills in Java or JavaScript with a test automation focus.

? Hands-on expertise with Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent for web automation.

? Proficiency with API testing tools such as Postman, REST-assured, or similar.

? Experience building automation frameworks from scratch and integrating with CI/CD tools (e.g.,

Jenkins, GitLab).

? Strong knowledge of testing principles, SDLC, Agile methodology, and defect lifecycle.

? Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).

? Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and backend testing strategies.

? Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.