Software Engineer In Test

Company: People Impact

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Business Type: Startup

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: B2B

Funding Stage: Pre-seed

Industry: Information Technology

Salary Range: ₹ 14-19 Lacs PA

Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Test Automation Engineer / SDET with strong expertise in automation testing and Java programming. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks with a strong focus on API testing (80%) and UI testing (20%) . Candidates should possess excellent coding skills in Java from a testing perspective and experience working with modern automation tools and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks for API and UI testing.
• Build and execute automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Playwright.
• Perform extensive API testing (80%) and UI testing (20%) across web applications.
• Create and execute automated test cases for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing scenarios.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects while ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing initiatives.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving automation best practices and standards.
• Analyze test execution results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and framework stability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in Software Testing / Test Automation / SDET roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java programming with a solid understanding of OOP concepts.
• Expertise in Selenium Automation Framework development.
• Strong experience in API Automation Testing using tools/frameworks such as Rest Assured or similar.
• Experience with Playwright for UI automation testing.
• Strong understanding of automation framework design patterns and testing methodologies.
• Experience in test planning, execution, and defect lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exposure to Jenkins, Maven, TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of performance testing and cloud-based testing environments is a plus.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Immediate joiners or candidates serving a notice period of 15–30 days are preferred.
• Self-driven professional with strong ownership and passion for quality engineering.