Software Development Engineer in Test

SourcingXPress; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcingXPress is seeking an experienced SDET Automation Engineer to drive quality for enterprise applications. You will design scalable automation frameworks, perform API and UI testing, validate data, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Develop and maintain automation libraries using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Serenity, and REST Assured; validate data across ETL processes and data pipelines; collaborate with developers, data engineers, and DevOps in an Agile delivery

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as an SDET/QA Automation Engineer.
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks with Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, Serenity BDD, and REST Assured.
• Proficient in Java programming with automation framework architecture and reusable components.
• Experience with Spring Boot applications and backend testing.
• Strong SQL skills for data validation, test data creation, and database testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and AI-assisted tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, and Serenity BDD.
• Develop and execute automated UI and API test suites with REST Assured.
• Validate data across ETL processes, data pipelines, MDM, and Data APIs.
• Execute end-to-end testing including Unit, Integration, API, Smoke, System, and Performance tests.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and quality gates.
• Create and maintain reusable automation libraries, utilities, and reporting dashboards.
• Develop automation solutions for enterprise apps built with Java and Spring Boot.
• Participate in requirement analysis, story refinement, sprint planning, and test strategy discussions.
• Manage test data, test execution, defect lifecycle, and quality metrics across environments.
• Collaborate with developers, data engineers, DevOps, and product owners in Agile delivery teams.
• Leverage AI tools to improve automation productivity and code quality.
• Support release validation and deployment activities across environments.

Skills

Java

Selenium WebDriver

Cucumber BDD

Serenity BDD

REST Assured

SQL

CI/CD pipelines

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Zephyr

Xray

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a global IT Services & Consulting organization with offices in several countries and established presence in India. They are a household name in their sphere of business and continue to expand and grow their presence here.

We are seeking an experienced SDET Engineer Automation to drive quality engineering and automation initiatives for enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing scalable automation frameworks, API and UI testing, data validation, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. This role requires a quality-first mindset with hands‑on coding experience and exposure to AI‑assisted development tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, and Serenity BDD.
• Develop and execute automated UI and API test suites using REST Assured.
• Validate data using SQL and perform testing across data platforms, ETL processes, data pipelines, MDM, and Data APIs.
• Execute end-to-end testing including Unit, Integration, API, Smoke, System, Regression, and Performance Testing.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and quality gates.
• Create and maintain reusable automation libraries, utilities, and reporting dashboards.
• Develop automation solutions for enterprise applications built using Java and Spring Boot.
• Participate in requirement analysis, user story refinement, sprint planning, and test strategy discussions.
• Manage test data, test execution, defect lifecycle, and quality metrics across multiple environments.
• Collaborate closely with developers, data engineers, DevOps teams, and product owners in Agile delivery teams.
• Leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude to improve automation productivity and code quality.
• Support release validation and deployment activities across development, QA, and production environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience as an SDET / QA Automation Engineer.
• Strong hands‑on experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks using:
  • Java
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Cucumber BDD
  • Serenity BDD
  • REST Assured
• Good programming skills in Java with experience in automation framework architecture and reusable component development.
• Experience with Spring Boot applications and backend testing.
• Strong SQL skills with experience in:
  • Data validation
  • Test data creation
  • Database testing
  • ETL testing
  • Data warehouse testing
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Data pipelines and Data APIs
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, defect management, and quality metrics.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and in‑sprint automation practices.
• Experience with release deployments and testing across multiple environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Hands‑on experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.

Good to Have

• React application testing experience.
• Knowledge of API design and architecture.
• Performance testing exposure (JMeter or similar tools).
• Experience with Test Management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, or Xray.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced Agile environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on enterprise-scale applications and modern data platforms.
• Build robust automation frameworks that drive continuous quality.
• Exposure to cloud‑native technologies and AI‑assisted software engineering.
• Collaborative Agile environment with opportunities for technical growth and innovation.