SDET

Keka HR; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka HR in Bengaluru is seeking an SDET to build reliable automated tests across UI, APIs, backend and databases, collaborating with developers and product teams to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.

You will design, implement, and maintain test automation, contribute to a shift-left quality culture, perform API testing with Postman, validate data with SQL, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of QA, SDET, or software testing with a focus on automation.
• Proficient programming in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on with automation tools like Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UI and APIs.
• Identify and document defects and work with teams to resolve them.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve test coverage.

Skills

Automation

Python

Java

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

RestAssured

TestNG

JUnit

Job description

About Keka

Keka is a modern people platform for growing enterprises. HR, payroll and talent live in one core system, so teams spend less time on admin and more time on their people. More than 12,500 companies trust Keka, from fast-growing small businesses to large enterprises and global companies with teams across borders. We build software the way HR actually works. It feels human, sets up in days instead of months, and has AI built into every part of HR. With customers across India, the US and the Middle East, our Engineering team is growing fast to keep up. That is where this role comes in.

About Keka

Keka is a modern people platform for growing enterprises. HR, payroll and talent live in one core system, so teams spend less time on admin and more time on their people. More than 12,500 companies trust Keka, from fast-growing small businesses to large enterprises and global companies with teams across borders. We build software the way HR actually works. It feels human, sets up in days instead of months, and has AI built into every part of HR. With customers across India, the US and the Middle East, our Engineering team is growing fast to keep up. That is where this role comes in.

The Role

As an SDET at Keka, you’ll build reliable automated tests that help us ship with confidence. You’ll work closely with developers, product managers, and other members of the engineering team to understand how our products work and identify potential issues early. You’ll get the opportunity to work across UI, APIs, backend systems, and databases while developing strong engineering and quality practices.

What You’ll Do

• Understand product requirements and technical designs to identify potential quality risks and testing scenarios.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UI and APIs using appropriate automation frameworks.
• Build and maintain reliable and reusable automation scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Work closely with developers and product teams to identify issues early and contribute to a shift-left approach to quality.
• Perform API testing and validate backend functionality using tools such as Postman and REST clients.
• Perform database validation using SQL and ensure data is accurate and consistent across systems.
• Identify, document, track, and validate defects through resolution.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and help improve the speed and reliability of testing.
• Contribute to improving test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall product quality.
• Identify flaky tests, testing gaps, and repetitive manual processes and look for opportunities to automate and improve them.
• Participate in performance and security testing initiatives where applicable.
• Learn and adopt better testing practices, tools, and technologies as the product and engineering environment evolves.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to build a culture where quality is considered throughout the development lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring

• 1–3 years of experience in QA, SDET, or software testing with a strong interest in automation and quality engineering.
• Good programming skills in one or more of Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, or similar.
• Understanding of test automation frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, or Mocha.
• Practical understanding of API testing using tools such as Postman or REST clients.
• Good knowledge of SQL and databases, with an understanding of backend validation.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Good understanding of software testing fundamentals, including functional, regression, integration, white-box, and black-box testing.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Exposure to performance or security testing is an added advantage.
• You’re curious about how software works, enjoy finding what can go wrong, and bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new technologies and testing approaches.
• You take ownership, communicate and collaborate well with developers and product teams, and are excited to grow as an engineer in automation and quality engineering.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.