Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Insightsoftware; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,200,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

insightsoftware, a global provider of reporting and analytics, seeks a Senior SDET to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks across UI and API layers. You will drive end-to-end test automation for multiple squads, mentor peers, and contribute to modernizing test suites with Playwright/TypeScript.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in SDET roles, strong coding in TypeScript/Java or Java, and deep expertise in Playwright or Selenium, plus CI/CD and API testing experience in

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on test automation/SDET experience.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript/JavaScript or Java.
• Deep expertise with Playwright, Selenium/Selenide, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and Git.
• Solid understanding of API testing (REST, Postman/RestAssured).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong debugging skills (XPath, DOM, browser dev tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI, API, and integration test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with product owners and developers to translate requirements into test strategies.
• Own end-to-end test automation for assigned squads/modules with high coverage targets.
• Build and maintain CI/CD test pipelines and flaky-test triage.
• Migrate legacy Selenium/Java suites to modern Playwright/TypeScript.
• Mentor SDETs/QA on automation design patterns and debugging techniques.

Skills

TypeScript/Java

Playwright

Selenium

CI/CD

API testing

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Communication

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Git

Job description

## Senior Software Development Engineer in TestApply: Hybrid: India - Hyderabad - Remote: Full time: Posted Today: REQ001137**About Us:**insightsoftware is a global provider of reporting, analytics, and performance management solutions that unlock the potential of business data and transform the way finance and data teams operate. We empower leaders from over 32,000 organizations to make timely and intelligent decisions. Our comprehensive solutions span Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, and Data and Analytics. We deliver finance teams the insights required to navigate any economic climate and drive greater financial intelligence, while increasing productivity, visibility, accuracy, and compliance. Learn more at **insightsoftware.com.****Job Description:****Key Responsibilities:** 1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI, API, and integration test automation frameworks (Playwright/TypeScript, Selenium, or equivalent) 2. Collaborate with product owners, developers, and BAs to translate requirements/acceptance criteria into comprehensive test strategies 3. Own end-to-end test automation for assigned squads/modules, ensuring coverage targets (e.g., 80%+) are met 4. Build and maintain CI/CD test pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) including execution reporting and flaky-test triage 5. Perform root-cause analysis on defects and platform issues, documenting known issues clearly for stakeholders 6. Migrate legacy automation suites (e.g., Selenium/Java) to modern frameworks (Playwright/TypeScript) 7. Drive Definition of Ready/Done adherence, participate in Three-Amigos sessions, and support sprint planning from a QA lens 8. Mentor SDETs/QA engineers on automation design patterns, page object models, and debugging techniques 9. Contribute to test case design (positive, negative, edge, regression) for complex functional areas 10.Evaluate and integrate AI-assisted testing tools/workflows (e.g., MCP-based validation, Copilot for test generation) to improve efficiency**Required Qualifications:** 1. 7+ years of hands-on experience in test automation / SDET roles 2. Strong programming skills in TypeScript/JavaScript or Java 3. Deep expertise with Playwright, Selenium/Selenide, or similar automation frameworks 4. Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and version control (Git) 5. Solid understanding of API testing (REST, Postman/RestAssured or similar) 6. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies 7. Strong debugging skills (XPath, DOM inspection, browser dev tools) 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration**Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Strong Test Automation skills using playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript or Java 2. Experience in developing automation framework 3. Familiarity with accessibility testing 4. Exposure to AI tools or prompt engineering for test generation 5. Experience with performance testing tools (k6, JMeter) 6. Jira/Confluence proficiency for test case management and documentation**Additional Information**All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Learn more about our high-energy, high-performance global team: Work With Usinsightsoftware About Us: Hear From Our TeamBackground checks are required for employment with insightsoftware, where permitted by country, state/province.At insightsoftware, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.