Role : Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET).
Location : Hyderabad.
Experience Level :
3 to 4 years (Full Time).
About the Role :
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Test to join our growing QA team.
The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, a deep understanding of testing frameworks, and a keen eye for identifying software defects early in the development cycle.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases for web, API, and / or mobile applications.
- Develop and execute automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, testing, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.
- Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure devops).
- Collaborate with developers, QA team members, and product owners to understand requirements and translate them into test plans.
- Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Identify, log, and track bugs to closure using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Perform root cause analysis and contribute to test strategy improvements.
- Maintain test documentation, including test cases, test data, and automation reports.
- Ensure test environments are set up and configured appropriately.
- Keep up to date with emerging testing tools and best practices.
Required Skills :
3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in automated testing using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, or similar.Strong programming knowledge in Java / Python / JavaScript / C# (choose based on your stack).Good understanding of REST APIs and experience testing APIs using Postman / REST Assured / similar tools.Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Behave).Experience in version control systems like Git.Working knowledge of CI / CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr).Excellent understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, bug tracking along with debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics or a related field.ISTQB Certification or other testing certifications will be an added advantage.Nice to Have :
Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).Exposure to API testing (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).Ability to understand backend (typescript / Node.js) and frontend (React) coding.Benefits :
A responsible position in a fast-growing and highly innovative start-up.An agile and diverse team with colleagues from all over the world, working with our mainoffice in Germany.
English speaking open work environment, with flat hierarchies and short decision-makingpaths.
Creative freedom for own ideas, projects and personal development.Quarterly awards for recognizing the hard work and talent within the team.(ref : hirist.tech)