Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, with expertise in both web and API testing. They should be proficient in Cypress, Selenium, and Ruby and possess excellent scripting and pipeline management skills. A deep understanding of CI/CD processes, particularly with Jenkins and GitHub, is essential. Candidates must be comfortable in switching programming languages and tools.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web and API testing using Cypress (JavaScript) and Selenium.
• Implement BDD frameworks using Cucumber and Ruby to drive efficient and clear test scenarios.
• Create, maintain, and optimize Jenkins pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and implement test automation strategies and drive continuous improvement in test coverage and quality.
• Maintain version control and code repository best practices using GitHub, ensuring proper branching, merging, and pull request management.
• Develop reusable libraries for automated testing to increase efficiency and standardization.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in test scripts and workflows, ensuring test results are reliable and test execution is efficient.
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA, and product teams to integrate automated tests in the CI/CD pipeline.
• Design and execute performance and load tests as needed, ensuring application stability under expected and peak loads.
• Contribute to documentation and training for other QA team members on new test automation tools and techniques.

Skills

• Proficient in Cypress (for Web + API testing) with JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of BDD frameworks using Cucumber.
• Expertise in Selenium for cross-browser web testing.

• Strong experience with JavaScript for Cypress and Ruby for Cucumber.

• Significant hands-on experience with Jenkins, including setting up, configuring, and maintaining Jenkins pipelines.

• Proficient in GitHub for version control and code collaboration, including code reviews, pull requests, and branching strategies.

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and test case design for both functional and non-functional testing.

Good to have

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with other testing tools (e.g., TestNG, JUnit) is a plus.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of containerization and Docker for setting up test environments.
• Knowledge of performance testing and load testing methodologies.