Software Development Engineer in Test

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into test plans and test cases.
• Own the end-to-end QA process including test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across web, mobile, and API layers.
• Ensure high-quality releases through continuous integration and test automation coverage.
• Proactively identify gaps in test coverage and continuously improve the automation suite.
• Review and optimize QA processes to ensure efficiency, repeatability, and scalability.
• Work closely with QAQC and QAC functions to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Lead testing initiatives and mentor junior QA engineers when needed.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3-6 years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance or as an SDET.
• Strong experience in QA automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, or equivalent.
• Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Solid understanding of QA concepts including test planning, test case design, bug lifecycle, and traceability.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation into DevOps workflows (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Experience with test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr.
• Familiarity with API testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured.
• Working knowledge of QAQC (Quality Assurance & Quality Control) methodologies and how to apply them in real-world projects.
• Understanding of agile/scrum development environments and QA's role within it.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner is a plus.
• Experience in QA lead roles, coordinating testing efforts across modules or teams.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification is a bonus