Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Playwright & Selenium

Papigen; India; Remote; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services company is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure the quality of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in testing and is proficient in automation tools like Selenium and Playwright. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, executing tests, tracking defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This predominantly remote position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET or QA engineer with automation expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium (Java/C#) and Playwright for web automation.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testing strategies, plans, and test cases.
• Execute manual and automated tests for various testing types.
• Track defects and certify software for production readiness.

Skills

Selenium

Azure DevOps

ISTQB

Java

C#

Test Automation

Playwright

Data Quality

Job description

Overview

About Papigen is a fast-growing global technology services company, delivering innovative digital solutions through deep industry experience and cutting-edge expertise. We specialize in technology transformation, enterprise modernization, and dynamic areas like Cloud, Big Data, Java, React, DevOps, and more. Our client-centric approach combines consulting, engineering, and data science to help businesses evolve and scale efficiently.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for testing and quality assurance of enterprise applications, ensuring software meets functional and non-functional requirements. This role involves both manual and automated testing, test documentation, and collaboration with development and business teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. This is a predominantly remote role — please see the Remote Work & Communication Expectations section below for availability and collaboration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement testing strategies, test plans, test processes, test scenarios, and test cases.
• Identify test cases suitable for automation and create automated scripts.
• Execute tests (manual and automated) for System Testing, System Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing.
• Perform functional and UI testing, as well as black-box and white-box testing as required.
• Track defects, retest fixes, and certify software for production readiness.
• Reconcile data between source and target systems during data migration testing.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and ensure quality delivery.
• Maintain test documentation, user manuals, and installation guides for automation scripts.
• Provide guidance, best practices, and training to team members on test automation.
• Monitor and report testing progress, risks, and status to project leads and managers.
• Participate in production support, troubleshooting, and performance testing.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and organizational testing guidelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET or QA engineer with automation expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium (Java/C#) and Playwright for web automation.
• Experience automating native Windows applications.
• Knowledge of automation framework design.
• Familiarity with Azure Test Plans and Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of technology environments like Azure, Azure SQL, MSSQL.
• Experience with JMeter and SonarQube is a plus.
• Experience with TOSCA for SAP or other native application testing is an advantage.

General Skills & Abilities

• ISTQB certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated experience communicating clearly in remote and asynchronous environments (e.g., producing concise status updates, detailed test documentation, and actionable issue reports).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and lead discussions to consensus.
• Leadership skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Experience in Banking or Financial domains.
• Understanding of data governance and ability to identify data quality issues.

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