Software Quality Engineer I (SDET)

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to design, implement, and scale test automation across enterprise applications. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and collaboration with development and DevOps teams.

You will work within Agile/SAFe teams to embed quality, develop automation frameworks, and ensure reliable, high-quality releases through continuous validation and feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in software testing, automation, or quality engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of APIs, distributed systems.
• Experience in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and scale test automation for API, backend, and system-level testing.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines with quality gates and reporting.
• Develop reusable test data frameworks for efficient test execution.
• Ensure high-quality releases through continuous validation and feedback.
• Support performance and load testing activities and identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers within Agile/SAFe teams.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Test Automation

API Testing

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

We are seeking a Software Quality Engineer to design, implement, and scale test automation and quality engineering practices across enterprise applications. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical skills and collaboration across development and DevOps teams.

Your Impact

• Test Automation Engineering Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for API, backend, and system-level testing.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines with quality gates and reporting.
• Develop reusable test data frameworks for efficient test execution.
• Ensure high-quality releases through continuous validation and feedback.

Performance & Reliability (Exposure Level)

• Support performance and load testing activities using standard tools.
• Assist in identifying bottlenecks and validating system behavior.
• Work with teams to improve reliability and scalability.

Collaboration & Agile Execution

• Work within Agile/SAFe teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers.
• Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release activities.

What You\'ll Need

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in software testing, automation, or quality engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of APIs, distributed systems.
• Experience in Agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, Gatling).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure).
• Basic exposure to AI-assisted testing or intelligent automation tools.

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About AspenTech

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks. If you\'re looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible. As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster. With over 3700 employees and more than 60 global locations, AspenTech is meeting today\'s sustainability and business challenges head-on with unmatched expertise, cutting-edge AI-powered technology and a passion to innovate.

AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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