Senior Staff Software Engineer in Test

Druva; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Druva is seeking a highly skilled SDET to join its Agile development team in India. You will deconstruct complex features to design robust automation frameworks and ensure resilience of cloud-based backup solutions.

Collaborate with developers for white-box and black-box testing, owning quality from conception to deployment. Ideal candidates have 6–9 years of experience, strong OS knowledge (Windows/Linux), proficiency in Python or Golang, REST API testing, and familiarity with Jira/XRay and

Qualifications

• BTech/BE/M.E./M.Tech in CS or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of Windows and Linux OS.
• Threading, multiprocessing and socket programming concepts.
• Strong networking protocols and cloud architecture understanding.
• Proficiency in Python or Golang and SQL databases.
• RESTful API testing expertise; Jira and XRay familiarity.
• Experience with Git or SVN and Agile testing practices.
• VMware, NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Cassandra are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Agile collaboration with development teams to understand specs.
• Create comprehensive feature test plans aligned with milestones.
• Augment existing automation frameworks and libraries for new features.
• Own end-to-end test execution for user stories and deliver quality.
• Perform a mix of automated, manual, white-box and black-box testing.
• Set up and maintain testbeds and environments documentation.
• Raise, track, and close issues with test management tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality benchmarks.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

Threading

Multiprocessing

Socket Programming

Networking

Cloud Architecture

Python

Golang

SQL databases

RESTful API testing

Jira

XRay

Agile testing

Git

SVN

VMware

MongoDB

Cassandra

Education

B.Tech / B.E / M.E./ M.Tech (Computer Science) or equivalent

Tools

Jira

XRay

Git

SVN

VMware

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

About Druva

Druva is the resilience foundation for the AI enterprise, helping organizations secure and recover from connected risk across data, cyber, identity, and AI. The Resilience Cloud is a fully managed, cloud-native SaaS platform that delivers air-gapped and immutable protection across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, endpoint, and edge environments. Powered by Dru MetaGraph, Druva’s graph-powered intelligence layer, the platform connects critical business context so customers can understand risk, respond faster, recover cleanly, and govern data with greater confidence.

About Druva

Druva is the resilience foundation for the AI enterprise, helping organizations secure and recover from connected risk across data, cyber, identity, and AI. The Resilience Cloud is a fully managed, cloud-native SaaS platform that delivers air-gapped and immutable protection across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, endpoint, and edge environments. Powered by Dru MetaGraph, Druva’s graph-powered intelligence layer, the platform connects critical business context so customers can understand risk, respond faster, recover cleanly, and govern data with greater confidence.

Trusted by nearly 7,500 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 500, Druva helps safeguard the critical information and systems businesses depend on in an increasingly connected world.

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The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled SDET to join our Agile development team. In this role, you will not just test software; you will deconstruct complex features to understand their design, build robust automation frameworks, and ensure the resilience of our cloud-based backup solutions.

You will work closely with developers to perform white-box and black-box testing, owning the quality of features from conception to deployment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Operating Systems & Core Concepts

• Proficiency in Windows and Linux OS.
• Deep understanding of Threading, Multiprocessing, and Socket Programming.
• Strong knowledge of Networking protocols and Cloud Architecture.

Programming & Scripting

• Strong proficiency in one or more high-level languages: Python, Golang.
• Experience with SQL databases.

Testing & Tools

• Expertise in RESTful API testing.
• Proficiency with bug and test management tools (e.g., Jira, XRay).
• Familiarity with Agile testing methodologies and quality metrics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging capabilities.

Version Control

• Proficiency with Git or SVN.

Pluses (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Collaboration: Work closely with the development team in an Agile environment to understand functional specifications and design requirements.
• Test Planning: Independently create comprehensive feature test plans aligned with development milestones and feature completion.
• Automation Frameworks: Leverage existing automation frameworks to automate feature tests and actively augment libraries to support new functionalities.
• End-to-End Ownership: Own the complete test execution cycle for user stories, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Testing Strategy: Perform a mix of automated, manual, white-box, and black-box testing.
• Infrastructure Management: Create, maintain, and document testbed setups and environments.
• Quality Assurance: Timely reporting, tracking, and updating of issues and test cases using management tools.
• Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality benchmarks are met throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualification

• B.Tech / B.E / M.E./ M.Tech (Computer Science) or equivalent.

Experience : 6-9 Years