Senior Software Development Engineer Test

Job Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 3–6 Years

Employment Type: Contract (3 Months)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team on a 3-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background combined with expertise in test automation, quality engineering, and modern software development practices. You will play a key role in building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality initiatives, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Define and implement automation strategies across multiple applications and services.
• Create and execute automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and backend services.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, product managers, and QA teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform API testing, backend validation, and end-to-end testing across distributed systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects across various application layers.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on automation best practices.
• Drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and engineering efficiency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to release planning and quality assurance strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Software Testing, Test Automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Solid understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Proven experience in designing and building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, design patterns, and clean coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and backend validation.
• Familiarity with Microservices Architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive quality initiatives with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Docker and containerized environments.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of performance, security, or reliability testing is an added advantage.

Contract Details

• Duration: 3 Months
• Location: Bangalore (Onsite/Hybrid as per project requirements)

If you are passionate about automation, quality engineering, and building reliable software at scale, we'd love to hear from you.