We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for quality, strong coding skills, and the ability to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks and tools.

You will play a critical role in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to product deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and performant software products.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Test Automation and Framework Development

- Design and develop scalable and maintainable automated test frameworks and test suites for UI, API, and backend services using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Rest Assured, Appium).

- Write, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using programming languages such as [Specify Language(s): e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript].

- Develop and integrate performance, load, and stress tests into the continuous integration (CI) process.

2. Quality Assurance and Engineering :

- Collaborate closely with development, product, and DevOps teams to define and implement testing strategies, methodologies, and processes.

- Conduct code reviews of production and test code to ensure high quality and testability.

- Contribute to the application codebase to improve testability, fix critical issues, and improve product performance.

- Implement and manage continuous testing within the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).

3. Analysis, Debugging, and Reporting :

- Analyze user stories and requirements to define comprehensive and effective test plans and test cases.

- Identify, document, and track software defects, working with development to ensure timely resolution.

- Analyze and report on test coverage and test results to the broader team and stakeholders.

- Perform root cause analysis on complex bugs and production issues.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience : [X+] years of experience in software development, software testing, or as an SDET.

Programming Proficiency : Strong proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as [Specify Language(s): e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript].

Automation Expertise : Proven experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks from scratch or significantly enhancing existing ones.

Tools and Technologies :

- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

- Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).

- Experience with API testing (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).

- Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases and ability to write SQL queries.

Methodology: Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Skills (Bonus Points) :

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Knowledge of performance and security testing principles and tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust).

- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Gherkin).