Software Engineer in Test

Hexaware Technologies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexaware Technologies is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and APIs. The role emphasizes building robust test strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, experience with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and API testing tools, and a solid understanding of CI/CD practices to deliver reliable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and version control tools.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated API tests.
• Develop reusable Karate feature files and test data management approaches.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA to define test strategies.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and performance tests.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable test code.
• Identify, log, and track defects with development teams for resolution.
• Perform API, UI, and database validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain test documentation and coverage.
• Continuously improve test processes, tools, and frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality.

Skills

Programming aptitude

Debugging

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

TestNG

JUnit

Postman

REST Assured

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and ensuring the quality and reliability of software products throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts
• Design, develop, and maintain automated API test scripts using the Karate DSL framework.
• Develop reusable Karate feature files, test utilities, configuration files, and test data management approaches.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test strategies
• Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, and performance tests
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable test code using programming languages
• Identify, log, and track defects and work with development teams for resolution
• Perform API testing, UI testing, and database validation
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure test coverage and maintain test documentation
• Continuously improve test processes, tools, and frameworks
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• Strong programming skills in languages such as:
• Experience with test automation tools, such as:
• Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive and ownership-driven mindset

Typical Tools & Technologies

• Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress