Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

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