Senior SDET ID85590

AgileEngine, LLC.; Chennai; Remote; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Learning & education support

Wellness programs

Competitive INR salary

Job summary

AgileEngine, LLC. is seeking a Senior SDET to build and maintain Web and API automation frameworks from scratch and define the automation strategy within squads.

The role requires 4+ years of SDET experience, strong Java programming skills, REST Assured, and Playwright, with a developer-first approach to QA and CI/CD integration. You will design robust automation frameworks and guide quality initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an SDET engineer
• Strong programming skills in Java
• Extensive experience with REST Assured for API testing
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for frontend automation
• Understanding of shifting-left and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Framework Design: Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks from the ground up for Web and API layers
• Strategy & Leadership: Define the automation strategy to ensure high test coverage and reliable releases
• Backend Validation: Create comprehensive API automation suites for microservices
• Frontend Validation: Implement and manage frontend automation scripts for top-tier UX
• Coaching: Mentor engineers on testing best practices and quality initiatives

Skills

Java

REST Assured

Playwright

SDET

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior SDET to build and maintain Web and API automation frameworks from scratch and define the automation strategy within the squads.

The mandatory requirements are 4+ years of SDET experience, strong Java programming skills, REST Assured, and Playwright.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Application — Share a few details about your experience and background.
2. Coding Challenge — If applicable, complete it in the coding language you are most comfortable with.
3. Video Interview — Record a short video introduction in English.
4. Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview — Discuss your experience and fit for the role.
5. Offer — If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Remote work — Work from where you feel most productive.
• Local presence in India — Work in a structured and compliant environment aligned with Indian regulations.
• Competitive compensation in INR — Receive compensation in INR, plus support for learning, education, and wellness.
• Exciting projects — Work with modern technologies for global clients and fast-growing companies.

MUST HAVES

• 4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer
• Technical Solvency: Strong programming skills in Java (a "developer-first" approach to QA).
• API Automation: Extensive experience using REST Assured for backend testing.
• Frontend Automation: Proven hands‑on experience with Playwright.
• Testing Philosophy: Deep understanding of the "shift-left" approach and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical direction on quality initiatives.
• Upper‑intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

• Domain Experience: Previous experience in the Loyalty or Fintech sectors.
• Experience with Performance or Load testing (e.g., JMeter or Gatling).
• Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure and SQL for data validation within test scripts.
• Experience working with Mocking frameworks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Framework Design: Build and maintain scalable, robust automation frameworks from the ground up for both Web and API layers.
• Strategy & Leadership: Define the automation strategy, ensuring high test coverage and reliable release cycles within your squads.
• Backend Validation: Create comprehensive API automation suites to ensure the integrity of microservices.
• Frontend Validation: Implement and manage frontend automation scripts to ensure a top-tier user experience.
• Coaching: Mentor other engineers on testing best practices and foster a "quality-first" culture.