Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Insightsoftware; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

insightsoftware seeks an experienced QA Automation Engineer to own end-to-end automation across squads in Hyderabad. You will design frameworks using Playwright/TypeScript or Selenium, drive CI/CD pipelines, and mentor peers to improve test quality.

Collaborate with product owners, developers, and BAs to translate requirements into robust test strategies, delivering high-quality releases in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in test automation / SDET roles.
• 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).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong debugging and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Own end-to-end test automation for assigned squads ensuring coverage targets.
• Build and maintain CI/CD test pipelines including reporting and flaky-test triage.
• Perform root-cause analysis and document known issues for stakeholders.
• Migrate legacy automation suites to modern frameworks.
• Mentor SDETs/QA engineers on automation design and debugging.

Skills

Test Automation

TypeScript/JavaScript

Java

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Communication

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Selenide

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Postman

Job description

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:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI, API, and integration test automation frameworks (Playwright/TypeScript, Selenium, or equivalent)
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and BAs to translate requirements/acceptance criteria into comprehensive test strategies
• Own end-to-end test automation for assigned squads/modules, ensuring coverage targets (e.g., 80%+) are met
• Build and maintain CI/CD test pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) including execution reporting and flaky-test triage
• Perform root-cause analysis on defects and platform issues, documenting known issues clearly for stakeholders
• Migrate legacy automation suites (e.g., Selenium/Java) to modern frameworks (Playwright/TypeScript)
• Drive Definition of Ready/Done adherence, participate in Three-Amigos sessions, and support sprint planning from a QA lens
• Mentor SDETs/QA engineers on automation design patterns, page object models, and debugging techniques
• Contribute to test case design (positive, negative, edge, regression) for complex functional areas
• Evaluate and integrate AI-assisted testing tools/workflows (e.g., MCP-based validation, Copilot for test generation) to improve efficiency

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Test Automation skills using playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript or Java
• Experience in developing automation framework
• Familiarity with accessibility testing
• Exposure to AI tools or prompt engineering for test generation
• Experience with performance testing tools (k6, JMeter)
• Jira/Confluence proficiency for test case management and documentation

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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.