SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Priceline; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Generous time off

Work from anywhere up to 4 weeks/yr

Parental leave

Job summary

Priceline is hiring an SDET to join our Technology team in Mumbai. You will define end-to-end test automation architectures and build robust test suites for API/microservices applications.

Bring 3.5–5+ years in test automation, API testing with Postman, and Java/JavaScript/Node.js; hands-on with Selenium or Cypress/Playwright. Hybrid work model with two days in-office. You will collaborate with Dev Managers and Product Owners to ensure high quality and faster releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field.
• 3.5 to 5+ years of proven experience in defining, developing and owning test automation infrastructure for a large enterprise.
• Solid foundation in core software testing methodologies, test data management, and test lifecycle design.
• Strong capability to maintain a pragmatic balance between manual exploratory testing and automated validation strategies.
• Extensive experience leveraging Postman (or equivalent tooling) for deep REST API testing, including schema validation, response parsing, and error-code verification.
• Fluency in modern programming languages and automation stacks, specifically Java, JavaScript, or Node.js.
• Hands-on expertise with Selenium or equivalent browser automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright).
• Proven full-stack validation capability spanning both UI/UX performance and backend API testing.
• Ability and interest in developing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Be able to contribute in building continuous integration and deployment solutions that serve large software engineering organizations.
• Developing test strategies, test plans based on user stories, functional specifications, use cases, and/or business requirements
• Solid command of advanced SQL and relational database concepts for backend data validation.
• Good to have knowledge of gRPC service validation and experience with observability platforms like Splunk and Grafana.
• Familiarity with load/performance testing tools such as JMeter and other open source javascript based libraries.
• AI-Native & Forward-Thinking Mindset: Comfortably utilizes AI development and testing tools to maximize scripting efficiency while bringing an active interest in leveraging AI utilities for smart test case generation, predictive defect analysis, and automated test data synthesis
• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture, design, and implementation of end-to-end test automation solutions.
• Participate in setting up automated testing environment for multiple api/microservices based applications
• Design robust test suites and scale existing automation frameworks, continuously authoring and maintaining high-quality test scripts as product requirements evolve.
• Accelerate release cycles by strategically translating manual regression test suites into efficient automated test scripts.
• Lead and execute comprehensive testing for large-scale, consumer-facing web applications and foundational software tools.
• Champion engineering excellence by advocating for testing best practices, clean code, and quality guardrails across development teams.
• Collaborate with Development Managers, Product Owners and other teams to ensure the highest quality of the product by architecting automation focused solutions.

Skills

Test Automation

API Testing

Java

JavaScript

Node.js

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

SQL

CI/CD

gRPC

Splunk

Grafana

JMeter

AI Testing

CI/CD Pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Job description

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in the office.

SDET (Software Developer Engineer in Test)

Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.

Why this job’s a big deal?

The travel industry is ever evolving and Priceline is at the forefront. As pioneers, we are creating new and exciting ways for our customers to experience {big deal} moments. As a member of our fast moving group, you will build groundbreaking technology to enhance our testing capabilities for new and existing products .

In this role you will get to:

• Define the architecture, design, and implementation of end-to-end test automation solutions.
• Participate in setting up automated testing environment for multiple api/microservices based applications
• Design robust test suites and scale existing automation frameworks, continuously authoring and maintaining high-quality test scripts as product requirements evolve.
• Accelerate release cycles by strategically translating manual regression test suites into efficient automated test scripts.
• Lead and execute comprehensive testing for large-scale, consumer-facing web applications and foundational software tools.
• Champion engineering excellence by advocating for testing best practices, clean code, and quality guardrails across development teams.
• Collaborate with Development Managers, Product Owners and other teams to ensure the highest quality of the product by architecting automation focused solutions.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field.
• 3.5 to 5+ years of proven experience in defining, developing and owning test automation infrastructure for a large enterprise.
• Solid foundation in core software testing methodologies, test data management, and test lifecycle design.
• Strong capability to maintain a pragmatic balance between manual exploratory testing and automated validation strategies.
• Extensive experience leveraging Postman (or equivalent tooling) for deep REST API testing, including schema validation, response parsing, and error-code verification.
• Fluency in modern programming languages and automation stacks, specifically Java, JavaScript, or Node.js.
• Hands-on expertise with Selenium or equivalent browser automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright).
• Proven full-stack validation capability spanning both UI/UX performance and backend API testing.
• Ability and interest in developing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Be able to contribute in building continuous integration and deployment solutions that serve large software engineering organizations.
• Developing test strategies, test plans based on user stories, functional specifications, use cases, and/or business requirements
• Solid command of advanced SQL and relational database concepts for backend data validation.
• Good to have knowledge of gRPC service validation and experience with observability platforms like Splunk and Grafana.
• Familiarity with load/performance testing tools such as JMeter and other open source javascript based libraries.
• AI-Native & Forward-Thinking Mindset: Comfortably utilizes AI development and testing tools to maximize scripting efficiency while bringing an active interest in leveraging AI utilities for smart test case generation, predictive defect analysis, and automated test data synthesis
• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
• The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

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Who We Are

WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.

We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!

Flexible work at Priceline

Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

Perks & Benefits at Priceline

Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work. Eligible Priceliners have access to:

Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources

Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days

Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)

Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts

Signature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits

Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits

A people-first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together

Specific benefits and programs vary by location.

Inclusion is a Big Deal!

To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.