Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Giift Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Giift Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Bengaluru to own both manual and automated QA efforts. You will design and run manual test plans while building and maintaining automated suites to ensure high quality products.

The role requires 5+ years of hands‑on testing experience, preferably in Fintech or e‑commerce, with strong Java or Python skills and API automation. You will collaborate with product, development, and business teams, drive defect resolution, and

Qualifications

• 5 years of software testing and quality assurance with hands-on manual and automation experience.
• Fintech or e-commerce domain experience preferred.
• Strong automation tool proficiency (Selenium/JUnit/TestNG).
• Programming experience in Java or Python; API test automation with Pytest/RestAssured.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual test plans and automated test suites.
• Validate functionality, performance, and scalability through mixed testing approaches.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and drive them to closure.
• Raise Jira tickets to closure and promote builds to UAT, Staging, production.
• Collaborate with product, business, and cross‑functional teams to ensure testability and quality.
• Contribute to testing strategy with domain insight for Fintech/e-commerce.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and QA activities to ensure software quality.
• Investigate issues reported by customers or during testing and coordinate fixes.
• Stay updated with QA trends and promote best practices within the team.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

Agile

Collaboration

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Pytest

RestAssured

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

3+ Years

Full-Time

INR 15 - 20

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 test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar.
• Experience in API test automation using Pytest, RestAssured, or similar tools.
• 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.

Benefits

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.