Software Development Engineer in Test

HealthEdge Software, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Career growth

Global collaboration

Job summary

HealthEdge Software, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build automated testing across UI, API, and data layers in a fast-paced Agile environment.

You will work with Automation Architect and engineers to design new automation solutions, scale testing infrastructure, and accelerate release cycles while maintaining high quality. The role supports AWS cloud migration initiatives and QA excellence across our Bangalore expansion, offering opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing UI and API automation using open-source tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and database layers using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and other tools.
• Build comprehensive test suites including smoke, functional, regression, and integration tests for GUI, API, and databases.
• Develop and maintain end-to-end regression suites to enable confident deployments.
• Identify high-ROI test cases and automate them to minimize manual testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

Skills

UI automation

API automation

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

JavaScript/TypeScript

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

RestAssured

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

Overview

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Bangalore, India

AboutHealthEdge

HealthEdgeis a leading healthcare technologycompany transforminghow healthcare payers manage costs, improve outcomes, anddeliverexceptional member experiences. Our innovative software solutions power some of the nation's most forward-thinking health plans, serving millions of members across the United States.

The Opportunity

We are experiencing rapid growth and embarking on an exciting journey to modernize our technology infrastructure through a comprehensive AWS cloud migration. As part of this expansion, we are building world-class engineering teams inBangalore, including QA automation excellence centers that willestablishbest practices for testing across our global organization.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth organization at a pivotal moment in quality engineering transformation.You'llwork withcutting-edgeautomation frameworks, contribute to building robust CI/CD pipelines, and play a critical role in ensuring the quality of healthcare platforms that serve millions of people. Our Payment Integrity and Source platforms process billions of dollars in claims and help make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

Role Summary

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be instrumental in building and scaling our automated testing infrastructure. Working closely with our Automation Architect, QA engineers, and development teams,you'llevaluate existing frameworks, design and implement new automation solutions, and ensure comprehensive test coverage that accelerates our release cycles whilemaintainingthe highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for quality-minded engineers who are passionate about automation, want to take an active role in growing testing capabilities, and thrive in fast-paced Agile environments.You'llhave the opportunity to influence testing strategy, implement automation best practices, and make a measurable impact on product quality and delivery velocity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, andmaintainautomated test scripts for UI, API, and database layers using modern frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and other open-source tools
• Build comprehensive test suites including smoke, functional, regression, and integration tests for GUIfront-ends, API services, and database backends
• Develop andmaintainend-to-end regression suites that provide confidence for continuous deployment
• Identifyhigh-ROI test cases and systematically automate them to minimize manual testing effort
• Implement API testing for SOAP and REST services using tools like Postman,RestAssured, or equivalent frameworks

Framework & Infrastructure

• Evaluate and enhance existing automation frameworks to improve maintainability, scalability, and execution speed
• Provide automation solutions and recommendations for building robust testing infrastructure
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Assist the Test Architect in defining test strategies for test data management, environment configuration, and framework enhancements
• Leverage automation best practices and coding standards to deliver high-quality, maintainable test code

Quality & Collaboration

• Work as an integral part of Agile engineering teams, collaborating interactively with software engineers, QA engineers, and product managers throughout the development lifecycle
• Ensure functionality delivered in each sprint is comprehensively tested,utilizingautomation wherever possible
• Execute andmaintainautomated test scripts to meet software release deliverables, project requirements, and quality standards
• Document, track, andmonitorsoftware defects through their complete lifecycle
• Maintain well-organized test results and generate historical analysis toidentifytrends and improvement opportunities
• Recommend strategies and methods to improve test plans, test processes, and overall quality practices
• Share technical knowledge with manual testers to promote automation adoption and best practices
• Debug and troubleshoot test failures, distinguishing between product defects and test issues

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of recent hands-on practical experience developing UI and API automation using open-source tools
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

Core Technical Skills

• Strongproficiencywith UI automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent tools
• Solid experience with API testing for SOAP and REST services using Postman,RestAssured, or similar tools
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming skills with practical coding ability
• Good JavaScript/TypeScript development experience orproficiencyin other scripting languages (Python, C#, Java)
• Experience testing web applications and web services developed using .NET, C#, Java, ASP, XML, or similar technologies
• Practical experience with source code control systems, especially Git, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with systematic problem-solving approach

Quality Assurance Knowledge

• Solid understanding of Quality Assurance methods, practices, and principles in Agile environments
• Deep understanding of manual and automated black box testing concepts
• Knowledge of test design techniques, test coverage strategies, and quality metrics
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and testing's role throughout

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical resources
• Strong aptitude for learningnew technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional Agile teams
• Willingness to work hours that overlap with US timings (minimum 4 hours overlaprequired)
• Ability to work in EST time zone during sprint cycles (once every 2 weeks)

Preferred Skills & Technologies

• Advanced SQL knowledge for database testing and data validation
• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber,SpecFlow, or similar
• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies and practices
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS)
• Experience with test management tools such as Jira, Zephyr Scale (formerly Zephyr), TestRail, or equivalent
• GitHub Actions or other modern CI/CD pipeline tools
• Performance testing experience using JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools
• Experience with API testing tools likeRestAssured, Karate, or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with mocking frameworks and test data management strategies
• Healthcare domain knowledge, HIPAA compliance awareness, or regulated industry experience

What We're Looking For

• Quality-focused mindset with passion for delivering excellent software
• Proactive approach toidentifyingtesting gaps and opportunities for automation
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and systematic testing approach
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and take ownership of test areas
• Collaborative team player who contributes to knowledge sharing and team success
• Continuous learner eager to stay current with testing tools, frameworks, and industry best practices
• Results-driven with focus on delivering measurable improvements in test coverage and automation efficiency

Why JoinHealthEdge

• Make a Real Impact: Your quality work directly ensures reliable healthcare software that serves millions of people
• Modern Testing Stack: Work withcutting-edgeautomation frameworks, cloud technologies, and CI/CD pipelines
• Build Something New: HelpestablishQA automation excellence as part of ourBangaloreexpansion
• Career Growth: Join during rapid expansion with opportunities to grow into senior SDET and test architect roles
• Innovation Culture: We embrace test automation, value quality engineering, and encourage creative problem-solving
• Learning Opportunities: Work with experienced automation architects and senior engineers
• Global Collaboration: Partner with talented QA and engineering teams across multiple locations
• Technical Excellence: Contribute to building robust testing infrastructure that enables rapid, confident releases

Location

This position is based in ourBangalore, India office. We value in-person collaboration for building strong teams while supporting flexible work arrangements. This role requires overlap with US Eastern Standard Time during sprint cycles.

HealthEdgeis an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.