Senior Software Development Engineer in Testing

Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Testing (Senior SDET) to contribute to the quality of our AI-driven cloud operations platform. This role focuses on building scalable, reliable, and intelligent test automation systems to ensure high-quality releases in a fast-paced SaaS environment. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with modern quality engineering practices, including automation, API testing, and cloud-native validation, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure end-to-end product quality across distributed systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and test suites across UI, API, and integration layers Collaborate with developers to embed quality practices early in the development lifecycle (shift-left) Develop and execute automated test cases and ensure integration into CI/CD pipelines Contribute to defining and implementing test strategies for microservices-based and distributed systems Perform API-first testing , including validation of REST endpoints and schema/contracts Identify, debug, and track defects, working closely with engineering teams for resolution Leverage logs, metrics, and traces to validate system behavior and improve production quality Ensure adequate test coverage and maintain high standards for release quality Contribute to improving automation frameworks, tools, and processes Participate in design and code reviews to improve testability and quality Support test data setup, environment configuration, and test execution in cloud environments Desired Skills and Requirements Must Have Strong programming experience in Python (preferred) or Java/JavaScript Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks: Playwright / Cypress (UI Automation) Pytest, Robot Framework, or similar frameworks Strong experience in API testing : REST APIs using tools like Postman/Newman, REST Assured, or Python (requests) Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, distributed systems) Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes-based environments Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies Experience testing cloud-based applications , preferably on AWS Familiarity with contract testing / schema validation (OpenAPI, Pact, etc.) Exposure to observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch Familiarity with AI-driven or intelligent test automation tools Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Good to Have Experience testing AI/ML-driven systems or data-intensive applications , including: Validating outputs for accuracy and consistency Understanding non-deterministic system behavior (e.g., LLM-based features) Experience with test data management and validation frameworks (e.g., Great Expectations) Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems) Exposure to security testing fundamentals (OWASP) Experience with shift-right practices such as monitoring, logging, or canary validation Soft Skills Strong collaboration and communication skills Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership Experience 5-7 years of experience in test automation / quality engineering Proven experience working in agile, fast-paced product environments Experience contributing to automation frameworks and test strategy implementation Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field