Automation Engineer/SDET Consultant

Side; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Dynamic culture

Job summary

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the world's top studios. We are seeking a hands-on SDET Consultant who loves breaking things and building robust, lightning-fast automation frameworks, driving an automation-first QA strategy across backend systems, APIs, and mobile gaming.

You will own the automation pipeline, build API/backend automation, and integrate tests into Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines for continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer.
• Strong coding in Java, Python, or TypeScript.
• Proven experience with API, UI, and/or mobile automation frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
• Exceptional debugging with root-cause analysis.
• Bonus: experience using AI coding/automation assistants.

Responsibilities

• Own the Automation Pipeline: develop, scale, and maintain automated test suites.
• Power Up Backend & APIs: automate API/backend tests and integrate into CI/CD.
• Conquer Mobile Coverage: contribute to mobile automation initiatives.
• Exterminate Bugs: debug automation failures and reduce flaky tests.
• Collaborate & Conquer: work with QA and SDET engineers to deliver solutions.
• Harness AI Superpowers: use AI coding assistants to accelerate development.

Skills

Automation

SDET

Java

Python

TypeScript

CI/CD

AI tooling

Tools

Jenkins

CI/CD tools

Job description

Are you passionate about gaming, quality, and cutting-edge tech? We are looking for a hands-on SDET Consultant who loves breaking things (so our players don’t have to) and building robust, lightning-fast automation frameworks. In this role, you won’t just write scripts—you’ll be a core player in driving our automation-first QA strategy across backend systems, powerful APIs, and immersive mobile gaming experiences. If you live and breathe code, despise flaky tests, and want to leverage next-gen AI tools to build bulletproof games, press START on this opportunity! What You’ll Do (Your Quest Log)

• Own the Automation Pipeline: Develop, scale, and maintain automated test suites for critical user journeys, Build Verification Tests (BVT), and deep regression cycles.
• Power Up Backend & APIs: Build and execute seamless API/backend automation, integrating tests directly into Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Conquer Mobile Coverage: Contribute directly to mobile automation initiatives, expanding our automated test coverage across platforms.
• Exterminate Bugs: Debug automation failures relentlessly, eliminate flaky tests, and ensure maximum test stability in a fast-paced release environment.
• Collaborate & Conquer: Partner closely with our top-tier QA and SDET engineers to deliver robust automation solutions quickly and reliably.
• Harness AI Superpowers: Utilize cutting-edge AI coding assistants like Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to supercharge your automation development and accelerate debugging.

Requirements

What You Need to Bring (Player Stats)

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer.
• Coding Mastery: Strong, demonstrable coding skills in Java, Python, or TypeScript.
• Core Competencies: Proven experience with API, UI, and/or mobile automation frameworks.
• DevOps Synergy: Working knowledge of Jenkins or similar modern CI/CD tools.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Exceptional debugging skills with a keen eye for root-cause analysis.
• Bonus XP: Hands-on experience using AI coding and automation assistants to boost productivity!

Benefits

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are:

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

For more information, visit www.side.inc .