Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET- Automation)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Automated Testing

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated end-to-end tests for complex cloud-based applications.

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Perform API testing to ensure data integrity and system reliability

• Develop automated test frameworks

• Automate test cases using the same coding languages (Javascript, C#, etc.) as the developers

• Collaborate with developers in reviewing unit test and integration results for coverage analysis

• Create a branching strategy and policies for high-quality automation deliverables

• Design & develop pipeline as a code to integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipeline

• Select test frameworks for their teams 

• Drive automation efficiencies and coverage effectiveness using different automation framework tools and techniques

• Review the development code to build an effective automation suite to cover technical and business integration automation coverage

• Design a real-time automation dashboard to measure build quality and provide feedback to the agile delivery team

• Mentor quality engineers on automation best practices and support automation backlog efforts

• Perform manual, exploratory, and automation scripts development efforts as needed

• Ensure the test coverage and execution of Unit, Integration, Acceptance, System, Regression, UAT, Security, and Performance are met

Quality Assurance Practices

• Write and maintain test strategies, test cases, and testing documentation.

• Ensure traceability of requirements through comprehensive test coverage.

• Adhere to and advocate for QA best practices across teams.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving

• Partner with developers to understand application functionality and resolve issues quickly.

• Participate in design and code reviews to identify and prevent quality issues.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and processes.

Performance & Scalability Testing

• Assist in designing tests for performance, load, and scalability of the platform.

• Analyze and report on test results, identifying root causes and recommending solutions.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS or ABILITIES / BEHAVIOR)

QA Practices:

• Hands-on experience in writing test strategies, test plans, and test cases.

• Strong understanding of testing traceability and best practices in QA processes.

• Hands on experience on automated test framework creation

• Experience in developing pipelines for  CI/CD deployments

Problem-Solving & Collaboration:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving issues.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

• Experience in a cloud environment with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

• Programming knowledge in C#, JavaScript, or similar languages for test script development

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET or in a similar role, with a focus on automated testing

• Strong expertise in writing end-to-end (E2E) tests using tools like Selenium, JUnit, Playwright or similar

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and SaaS environments, including CI/CD pipelines.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience