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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

ScaleneWorks


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our this role you will lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation solutions ensuring the reliability performance and overall quality of our cloud software products.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in automated testing frameworks and a solid understanding of cloud-native technologies particularly Kubernetes and microservices. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications through comprehensive testing and automation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Strategy and Planning

Define document and execute test plans test cases and test scripts for functional regression and integration testing.

Design and implement end-to-end automation frameworks and strategies.

2. Microservices Testing

Test microservices for reliability performance and scalability.

Validate service contracts and dependencies between services.

3. Automation Testing

Develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks for microservice and UI testing.

Create and execute API test automation using Rest Assured or similar tools.

4. Manual Testing

Conduct exploratory functional and usability testing where automation isn t applicable.

Identify and document defects and ensure timely resolution.

5. CI/CD Integration

Collaborate with DevOps to integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines.

Ensure automation scripts run seamlessly during the build test and deployment process.

6. Collaboration and Reporting

Work closely with developers QA and product managers to align testing strategies with project goals.

Generate and share detailed test reports and metrics with stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.

10 years of experience in software testing including both manual and automation.

Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized applications.

Proficiency in the Java programming language

Experience with UI test automation using tools like Selenium or Playwright.

Hands-on expertise in API testing tools like Rest Assured Postman or similar.

Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Argo CD.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).