TestMu AI - Software Development Engineer - Test - Automation Testing

LambdaTest is now TestMu AI; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LambdaTest is now TestMu AI is looking for a highly motivated SDET-1 to join our engineering team. You will be essential in building high-quality software products, with responsibilities spanning from designing automation frameworks to enhancing test coverage.

The ideal candidate should have strong programming fundamentals and hands-on experience in test automation. You will collaborate closely with teams to ensure seamless product releases and establish robust quality engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in software testing or quality engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for web applications.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and quality.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Test automation

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Selenium

Playwright

API testing

Postman

Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Postman

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated SDET-1 to join our engineering team and contribute to building high-quality, scalable, and reliable software products.

The ideal candidate should possess strong programming fundamentals, hands‑on experience in test automation, and a passion for improving software quality through engineering‑driven testing practices.

As an SDET-1, you will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to design robust automation frameworks, enhance test coverage, and ensure seamless product releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for web applications, APIs, and backend services.
• Create reusable automation components and utilities to improve testing efficiency.
• Develop end‑to‑end, functional, regression, integration, and API test scenarios.
• Collaborate with developers during feature development to ensure testability and quality from the early stages of the SDLC.
• Participate in requirement analysis, sprint planning, and design discussions.
• Execute automated and manual test cases as needed and analyze test execution results.
• Identify, document, and track software defects while collaborating with engineering teams for timely resolution.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing initiatives.
• Contribute to improving test frameworks, coding standards, and quality engineering best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis for production defects and recommend preventive measures.
• Monitor automation stability, test coverage, and execution performance metrics.
• Stay updated with emerging testing tools, frameworks, and modern quality engineering practices.

Required Skills

• 13 years of experience in software testing or quality engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands‑on experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium.
• Experience in API testing using Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools.
• Understanding of software testing concepts including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Basic understanding of SQL and database validation techniques.
• Exposure to Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Playwright and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized test execution.
• Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline