Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Tech Mahindra; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join its Quality Engineering team. The role focuses on automating web, mobile, API, and data-driven testing across enterprise platforms.

You will design scalable automation frameworks, validate Databricks pipelines, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub, Docker and Kubernetes. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of web, API, mobile, and backend testing methodologies.
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
• REST API testing and data warehouse validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, Appium, TestNG, and JUnit.
• Develop automated API validation solutions for REST services and backend integrations.
• Design reusable automation components using Page Object Model (POM) and data-driven testing.
• Perform mobile automation testing across Android and iOS using Appium with emulators and real devices.
• Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, Maven, Gradle, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with engineers to review requirements, architecture, and user stories and identify quality risks early.

Skills

Automation framework design

REST API testing

Mobile testing

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Selenium WebDriver

PyTest

Appium

TestNG

JUnit

Jenkins

GitHub

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

SQL

Job description

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Quality Engineering organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, scalability, and performance of web, mobile, API, and data-driven applications across enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, Appium, TestNG, and JUnit
• Develop automated API validation solutions for REST services and backend integrations
• Design reusable automation components using Page Object Model (POM), data-driven testing, and industry best practices
• Perform mobile automation testing across Android and iOS platforms using Appium with emulator and real-device environments
• Validate Databricks data pipelines, ETL processes, and data transformation workflows to ensure data quality and integrity
• Execute SQL-based data validation, data reconciliation, and data warehouse testing activities
• Collaborate with software engineers to review requirements, architecture, and user stories while identifying quality risks early in the development lifecycle
• Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, Maven, Gradle, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Analyze test failures, investigate root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to engineering teams
• Leverage AI-powered tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance test coverage, improve productivity, and accelerate automation development
• Maintain test metrics, dashboards, execution reports, and quality documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, automation strategy development, and testing best practices
• Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders regarding quality status, risks, and release readiness

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or QA Automation Engineer
• Solid understanding of web, API, mobile, and backend testing methodologies
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale automation frameworks
• Strong knowledge of REST API testing and integration validation
• Experience validating Databricks pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehouse environments
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation testing integration
• Experience working within Agile and Scrum development environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure DevOps and cloud-based testing environments
• Experience implementing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools and methodologies
• Experience with Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration
• Knowledge of NoSQL database technologies
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for automation development and quality engineering productivity
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications and data modernization initiatives

Key Skills:

• Strong automation framework design and development expertise
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Quality-first mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to balance speed, scalability, and software quality in fast-paced Agile environments
• Passion for continuous learning and leveraging AI-driven technologies to improve quality engineering practices

The pay range for this role is CAD$100,000 - CAD $120,000*per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insuranceand paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.

AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.

“Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]