Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Bangalore, India - On-site

TESCRA India

Tescra Software Pvt. Ltd. No 11, 3rd Floor, Adam Chambers, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025 India

Full-time

Senior - 8-10 years of experience

Job Overview

TESCRA India is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic Quality Engineering team. This pivotal role involves leading and executing testing initiatives for both traditional and cutting-edge AI-driven applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks, conducting comprehensive API and performance testing, and leveraging AI-enabled QA accelerators. This is a hands-on technical leadership position requiring the ability to independently drive quality engineering activities across multiple product teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and performant software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, detailed test plans, and lead end-to-end test execution with complete ownership from inception to delivery.
• Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated and scalable automation frameworks using Playwright for both UI and API automation, ensuring high code coverage and maintainability.
• Ensure thorough service-level validation and comprehensive API testing using Playwright or equivalent industry-standard API testing tools.
• Seamlessly integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback loops.
• Conduct rigorous performance, load, and stress testing using k6 or equivalent tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Perform foundational security testing to proactively detect and mitigate common security vulnerabilities.
• Mentor and guide junior QA team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supporting the establishment of robust QA standards, metrics, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, product management, and DevOps teams to refine requirements, ensure testability, and promote a shared understanding of quality goals.
• Analyze complex test results, identify trends, and generate actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in product quality, reliability, and user experience.
• Explore and apply AI/GenAI capabilities for tasks such as synthetic test data creation, automated test case generation, and predictive analytics for smarter test prioritization.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks using Playwright for UI and API automation.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and integrating automated tests.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript for test scripting.
• Demonstrated experience in API testing and service-level validation.
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like k6 or equivalents.
• Solid understanding of fundamental security testing principles.
• Proven experience in defining QA roadmaps aligned with product development goals.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to mentor small QA teams effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Minimum of 1+ year of exposure to AI-driven testing or automation accelerators.
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI concepts for test automation, including synthetic test data generation, test case generation, and predictive analytics.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools for test management.
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agentic AI concepts.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging trends in Quality Engineering, particularly in AI-driven QA.

Pay Rate/Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Number of Openings

Multiple