Senior Software Development Engineer Test

JioHotstar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JioHotstar in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer Test to develop and maintain automation frameworks for high-quality software delivery. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient development lifecycles and addressing testing challenges at scale.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of automation experience, a strong proficiency in CI/CD tools, and a firm grasp of programming principles. Join our mission to deliver seamless streaming experiences!

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in automation.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD integration.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement end-to-end automation tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Advocate for shift-left testing in development cycles.
• Troubleshoot and debug test failures.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Scrum and Kanban methodologies

Object-oriented programming principles

CI/CD pipelines

iOS or Android testing frameworks

Docker

Test management tools

Performance testing

Education

B.Tech/B.E/Masters in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Git

JIRA

Zephyr

Allure

TestNg

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Development Engineer Test, you'll play a critical role in building high-performing, scalable systems. Leverage test automation frameworks to Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust test automation frameworks for mobile, frontend (UI) and backend (API/services).

About the team

At JioHotstar, Quality Engineering isn't just a job, it's a mission to deliver flawless streaming experiences to millions across the globe. Imagine ensuring seamless playback for live sporting events, blockbuster premieres, and beloved shows for millions of users. You won't just find bugs; you'll prevent them. Build cutting-edge automation frameworks, champion "shift-left" testing, and ensure our developers have the tools and confidence to release high-quality code, fast. We're not just big, we're growing. Tackle the unique challenges of testing at scale, from performance and reliability to compatibility across a diverse range of devices. We're investing in building reliable automation to cut down manual testing, transient environments, and AI-driven testing.

Key responsibilities

• Employ testing tools and frameworks to ensure efficient development, testing, and deployment lifecycles
• Responsible for Implementing end-to-end (E2E) automation tests using industry-standard frameworks. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
• Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product stakeholders to understand project requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, and translate these into effective and efficient automated test cases
• Advocate for shift-left testing by enabling unit, integration, and e2e testing in development cycles
• Responsible for independently and cooperatively understanding business requirements
• Troubleshoot and debug test failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve test stability and coverage

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep familiarity with Scrum and Kanban methodologies, with proven experience delivering high-quality software in agile environments
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model) for building maintainable, scalable test automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools to enable continuous testing
• Experience with iOS or Android testing frameworks, including cross‑platform solutions
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and thrive in fast-paced development cycles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for cross‑team collaboration and constructive knowledge sharing
• Knowledge of building test infrastructure and managing test data
• Experience with Docker images, device farms, and parallel test execution
• Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, Zephyr, TestNg, Allure, or similar, for managing test cases, tracking defects, and reporting on test execution results
• Experience with performance and load testing tools (Vegeta, Gatling, etc.) is a plus

Preferred education and experience

• B.Tech/B.E/ Masters. in Computer Science from a reputed college or related technical discipline with 4-7 years of experience in automation.

JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.