SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST (SDET)

Accountabilities: • Design, develop, and maintain scalable end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript for modern web applications. • Build maintainable UI automation solutions using Page Object Model (POM), component-based architectures, reusable libraries, and best practices. • Optimize automation execution through efficient browser management, parallel testing, concurrency improvements, and stable test design. • Develop API automation frameworks for REST, GraphQL, and SOAP services using Python and pytest. • Create reusable API clients, fixtures, parameterized test suites, validation frameworks, and performance checks for critical services. • Maintain automated testing solutions including Postman and Newman collections for smoke testing, contract validation, and regression coverage. • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions. • Design quality gates, deployment validation workflows, and post-release verification processes to improve software delivery confidence. • Monitor automation execution, improve reporting visibility, and reduce flaky tests through continuous framework enhancements. • Develop and maintain service virtualization solutions using WireMock and similar tools to support independent testing and development. • Establish automation architecture standards, coding guidelines, reusable utilities, and shared testing components. • Review automation code, mentor engineers, and promote strong quality engineering practices across teams. • Collaborate with developers, product managers, architects, and DevOps teams to improve application testability and overall engineering quality. • Maintain traceability between requirements, user stories, and automated tests through test management platforms. Requirements: • 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or SDET roles. • Proven experience building scalable automation frameworks from the ground up. • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript for UI automation. • Extensive experience developing API automation solutions using Python and pytest. • Experience testing REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs in distributed or microservices-based environments. • Strong understanding of automation framework architecture, including Page Object Model, test isolation, reusable fixtures, and data-driven testing. • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms. • Hands-on experience with API mocking and service virtualization solutions such as WireMock. • Strong knowledge of Git workflows, pull requests, and version control best practices. • Experience using Jira for test management, traceability, sprint reporting, and collaboration. • Familiarity with Docker, AWS environments, Linux shell scripting, and cloud-based testing infrastructure. • Ability to design reliable automation solutions with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and efficiency. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying quality improvements. • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within Agile/Scrum teams. • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for automation quality and engineering outcomes. • Preferred experience with Selenium-to-Playwright migrations, Java with TestNG/JUnit, Spring Boot microservices, performance testing tools such as k6 or Gatling, and observability solutions. • Experience in high-traffic digital products, enterprise applications, eCommerce, hospitality, or booking platforms is a plus. • Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Advanced or equivalent are beneficial. Benefits: • Remote work opportunity available across India. • Contract role with the opportunity to contribute to impactful software engineering projects. • Exposure to modern automation technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise-grade applications. • Opportunity to design and influence automation frameworks and quality engineering practices. • Collaboration with global engineering teams across development, DevOps, and product functions. • Continuous learning opportunities through advanced technical projects and training. • Flexible remote work environment focused on ownership, innovation, and collaboration. • Opportunity to work on complex digital solutions using AI, automation, and emerging technologies. • Professional growth opportunities within a technology-driven organization. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. 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