Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Testing (Senior SDET) to contribute to the quality of our AI-driven cloud operations platform. This role focuses on building scalable, reliable, and intelligent test automation systems to ensure high-quality releases in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on with modern quality engineering practices, including automation, API testing, and cloud-native validation, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure end-to-end product quality across distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and test suites across UI, API, and integration layers
Collaborate with developers to embed quality practices early in the development lifecycle (shift-left)
Develop and execute automated test cases and ensure integration into CI/CD pipelines
Contribute to defining and implementing test strategies for microservices-based and distributed systems
Perform API-first testing, including validation of REST endpoints and schema/contracts
Identify, debug, and track defects, working closely with engineering teams for resolution
Leverage logs, metrics, and traces to validate system behavior and improve production quality
Ensure adequate test coverage and maintain high standards for release quality
Contribute to improving automation frameworks, tools, and processes
Participate in design and code reviews to improve testability and quality
Support test data setup, environment configuration, and test execution in cloud environments
Desired Skills And Requirements
Must Have
Strong programming experience in Python (preferred) or Java/JavaScript
Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks:
Playwright / Cypress (UI Automation)
Pytest, Robot Framework, or similar frameworks
Strong experience in API testing:
REST APIs using tools like Postman/Newman, REST Assured, or Python (requests)
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, distributed systems)
Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes-based environments
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
Experience testing cloud-based applications, preferably on AWS
Familiarity with contract testing / schema validation (OpenAPI, Pact, etc.)
Exposure to observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch
Familiarity with AI-driven or intelligent test automation tools
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Good to Have
Experience testing AI/ML-driven systems or data-intensive applications, including:
Validating outputs for accuracy and consistency
Understanding non-deterministic system behavior (e.g., LLM-based features)
Experience with test data management and validation frameworks (e.g., Great Expectations)
Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems)
Exposure to security testing fundamentals (OWASP)
Experience with shift-right practices such as monitoring, logging, or canary validation
Soft Skills
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
Experience
5-7 years of experience in test automation / quality engineering
Proven experience working in agile, fast-paced product environments
Experience contributing to automation frameworks and test strategy implementation
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Work arrangement
No