Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Bluebrix; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on complex real-world applications

Impact on product quality

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

A tech-focused company in Kochi is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a contract role. The candidate must have expertise in Python and experience in test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium or Cypress. The successful applicant will work on improving product quality by collaborating with engineering teams and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact product development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming expertise in Python is mandatory.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is required.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using QA tools.
• Implement automation for functional testing across UI, API, and Database layers.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and guide QA engineers on automation standards and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases.

Skills

Python

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

REST Assured

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

REST Assured

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

SDET Contract Staff Required for 6-12 Months at Kochi

We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks and ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of our applications. This role requires strong programming expertise, hands‑on automation experience, and the ability to contribute to CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and maintain automated test frameworks and testing tools.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using industry‑standard QA automation tools.
• Implement automation for functional testing across UI, API, and Database layers, including integration and regression test suites for complex applications.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and guide QA engineers on automation standards and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure high‑quality releases.

Required Technical Skills

Programming Languages

• Python – Mandatory

Test Automation Tools

• Must have experience with one or more of the following:
  • Selenium
  • Cypress
  • Playwright
• Good to have:
  • Appium
  • REST Assured

Desired Competencies

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and automation frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments.
• Ability to analyze test failures and identify root causes effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on complex, real‑world applications.
• High ownership and impact on product quality.
• Collaborative engineering culture with a focus on continuous improvement.