Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Specialist

GE Healthcare Private Limited; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare Private Limited is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Engineering Specialist to blend software engineering with quality assurance. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and TestNG while performing manual testing to ensure robust software across browsers and platforms.

The role emphasizes collaborating with software engineers, product owners, and QA teams to shape test strategies, integrate tests into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM from an accredited university.
• Hands-on experience in automation and manual testing.
• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, TestNG or similar tools.
• Experience testing modern web apps built with JavaScript/HTML/CSS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and source control tools like Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks.
• Create and execute automated test scripts for web apps.
• Perform manual testing including functional/regression.
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to resolve defects.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and monitor quality metrics.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

Test design

CI/CD

Agile methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/STEM

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

TestNG

Jenkins

Git

Job description

SDET Engineering Specialist Job Description Summary The role combines software engineering and quality assurance, focusing on building and executing automated tests (using frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or TestNG) along with manual testing to ensure product quality. The position requires strong programming skills, test design expertise, and collaboration across teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, TestNG, and other modern automation tools.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts to validate functional, regression, integration, and UI testing requirements across modern and enterprise web applications.
• Perform comprehensive manual testing, including functional, exploratory, regression, usability, and integration testing to ensure software quality.
• Create detailed test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases based on business and functional requirements while ensuring complete test coverage.
• Validate UI workflows, APIs, business logic, database interactions, cross-browser compatibility, and application performance across supported environments.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and continuously optimize execution time, reporting, and quality metrics to accelerate release cycles.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, product owners, architects, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify quality risks, and resolve defects throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Troubleshoot application issues by analyzing logs, test results, and database records, while ensuring timely validation of bug fixes and production defects.
• Contribute to Agile development practices by participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate emerging testing technologies, automation frameworks, and quality engineering best practices to improve testing efficiency, product quality, and customer experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from an accredited university or college.
• Strong experience in software testing with hands‑on expertise in both automation and manual testing.
• Experience developing automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, TestNG, or equivalent automation technologies.
• Experience testing modern web applications built using JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AngularJS, BackboneJS, EmberJS, KnockoutJS, or similar front-end technologies.
• Experience working with databases and persistence technologies such as JDBC, JPA, Hibernate, and Spring Data.
• Experience with build and source control tools including Maven, Gradle, Git, and SVN.
• Familiarity with rules engines such as Apache Camel, Drools, or JRules.
• Experience validating RESTful web services, APIs, database queries, and backend integrations.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and automated quality gates.
• Experience working in Agile, Lean, Scrum, or Extreme Programming (XP) environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to break down technical problems and estimate testing activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working with cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of performance, security, and accessibility testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with test reporting and quality dashboards.
• Understanding of software architecture and the impact of technology choices across the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Ability to independently manage deliverables while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong customer focus with an understanding of business priorities and value delivery.
• Takes initiative to learn new technologies, automation frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Uses data and factual evidence to influence decisions and drive quality improvements.
• Demonstrates adaptability, ownership, continuous learning, and a collaborative mindset in a fast‑paced Agile environment.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus; and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes Experience Level Mid Level