Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Xoxoday; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Xoxoday in Bengaluru is seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 5+ years of hands-on QA experience, ideally in fintech or e-commerce, to join our team. You will blend manual testing with automation to ensure robust, scalable software solutions for our SaaS products.

You will design test strategies, write and maintain automated suites, collaborate with product and engineering, and help drive quality across Plum, Empuls, and Compass platforms.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance with hands-on manual and automation exposure.
• Prior experience in Fintech or e-commerce domains preferred.
• Strong proficiency with modern test automation tools and frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience in API test automation using Pytest, REST Assured, Postman/Newman.
• Familiarity with containers and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, Gatling) and contract testing is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong domain understanding to engage with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual test plans and test cases based on requirements; develop and maintain automated test suites.
• Validate functionality, performance, and scalability through mixed testing approaches.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and drive resolutions to closure.
• Raise and track Jira tickets; promote builds to UAT, Staging, and Production.
• Collaborate with product, business, and engineering to improve testability and quality.
• Apply fintech/e-commerce domain knowledge to testing strategy and edge cases.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and other team activities.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by customers or during testing and coordinate fixes.
• Stay updated on QA industry trends and promote best practices.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

Testing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

QA/ISTQB certification

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

TestNG

JUnit

Pytest

REST Assured

Postman

Newman

Git

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

JMeter

k6

Gatling

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) specializing in Quality Assurance (QA) with at least 5 years of professional experience, ideally within Fintech or e-commerce domains, to join our team. As an SDET QA, you will ensure the quality and reliability of our software products through a strong mix of manual and automated testing. You will collaborate closely with development, product, and business teams to implement effective testing strategies and processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions to our customers.

This role requires someone equally comfortable owning manual testing responsibilities and building/maintaining automation — we are not looking for candidates who have worked primarily or exclusively in automation without hands-on manual testing exposure.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements, in addition to developing and maintaining automated test suites.
• Validate software functionality, performance, and scalability through a balanced combination of manual and automated testing approaches.
• Analyze test results to identify defects and regressions, and drive them to closure.
• Raise and track Jira tickets to closure. Promote builds to UAT, Staging and ultimately production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including product, business, and other non-technical stakeholders — to understand project requirements, business context, and provide input on testability and quality.
• Bring domain understanding (Fintech/e-commerce) to testing strategy, anticipating edge cases and risks specific to these domains.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and other team activities to ensure the overall quality of our software solutions.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues reported by customers or identified during testing, and work with the development team to implement solutions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in software testing and quality assurance, and advocate for their adoption within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with meaningful, hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing — candidates who have worked purely in automation roles will not be a fit.
• Prior experience in Fintech or e-commerce domains is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in modern test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium; TestNG or JUnit).
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar.
• Experience in API test automation using tools such as Pytest, REST Assured, Postman/Newman.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP) as they relate to test execution and environments.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6, Gatling) and/or contract testing is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong domain understanding, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders beyond the tech team (product, business, operations).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What can you look for?

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment will enable you to juggle between concepts yet maintain the quality of content, interact, share your ideas, and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the benefits of being at Xoxoday.

We are

A fast-growing SaaS commerce company based in Bangalore with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, SF, Dubai, Singapore, and Dublin. We have three products in our portfolio: Plum, Empuls, and Compass. Xoxoday works with over 1000 global clients. We help our clients engage and motivate their employees, sales teams, channel partners, or consumers for better business results.

Way forward

We look forward to connecting with you. As you may take time to review this opportunity, we will wait for a reasonable time of around 3-5 days before we screen the collected applications and start lining up job discussions with the hiring manager. However, we assure you that we will attempt to maintain a reasonable time window for successfully closing this requirement. The candidates will be kept informed and updated on the feedback and application status.