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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (India)

Checkmate India

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 6, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior SDET; hands-on, architecture-focused responsibility for automation frameworks

Stack/tools: TypeScript/JavaScript; Playwright (Web); Appium + WebdriverIO (React Native Android/iOS); CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI); cloud devices (BrowserStack, AWS Device Farm); reporting tooling familiarity (e.g., Allure/ReportPortal preferred)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Web and React Native apps; build reusable utilities and reporting

  • Develop robust automated test suites (regression, smoke, end-to-end) and execute on virtual/real devices; diagnose flakiness and environment issues

  • Integrate automation with CI/CD and collaborate with Engineering, QA, and Product to influence testability and delivery quality

Must-have skills

  • 6+ years in QA Automation/SDET; building frameworks from scratch

  • Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript

  • Expertise with Playwright (Web) and Appium + WebdriverIO (React Native)

  • Experience running automation on BrowserStack, AWS Device Farm, or similar; strong CI/CD and Git skills; strong debugging; solid communication

  • Availability to work US hours at least until 2:30 pm EST

Nice-to-haves

  • API automation (Playwright API, Postman)

  • Performance, network, or accessibility testing

  • Docker/containerized execution; reporting tools (Allure/ReportPortal)

  • Advanced mobile testing (deep links, notifications, analytics validation)

  • Men

Full Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SDET who will own the design, development, and maintenance of our automation frameworks across Web, and React Native applications. This role requires deep technical expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript, building frameworks from scratch, and working with modern tools such as Playwright, Appium, and WebdriverIO.

The Senior SDET will ensure reliable, scalable automation integrated with CI/CD pipelines and executed on cloud device platforms like BrowserStack and AWS Device Farm. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as this role partners closely with Engineering, QA, and Product teams to drive a high-quality delivery culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and develop automation frameworks for

  • Web using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)
  • React Native Android & iOS apps using Appium with WebdriverIO [TS/JS]
  • Build scalable, maintainable automation architecture with reusable utilities, components, and reporting
  • Develop robust automated test suites for regression, smoke, and end-to-end validation
  • Execute tests across virtual and real devices using BrowserStack and AWS Device Farm
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
  • Diagnose and resolve automation failures, flaky tests, and environment issues
  • Collaborate with developers, QA analysts, and product managers to define testability requirements
  • Participate in requirement reviews, feature grooming, and design discussions
  • Maintain automation documentation, best practices, and coding standards
  • Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and ensure transparency on automation progress and risks

Requirements

Must Haves

6+ years of hands-on experience in QA Automation / SDET roles Strong hands-on experience in test automation, specifically building frameworks from scratch Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript

Expertise with

  • Playwright for Web UI automation
  • Appium + WebdriverIO for Android/iOS React Native apps
  • Experience running automation on BrowserStack, AWS Device Farm, or similar cloud platforms
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Git
  • Strong debugging skills for both web and mobile applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively

Must be comfortable to work in the US hours at least till 2: 30 pm EST

Nice to Have

Experience with API automation (Playwright API, Postman, or other tools) Familiarity with performance, network, or accessibility testing Experience with Docker or containerized execution environments Knowledge of Allure, ReportPortal, or similar reporting tools Exposure to advanced mobile testing scenarios (deep links, notifications, analytics validation) Experience mentoring junior QA or SDET engineers Show more Show less

TypeScriptJavaScriptPlaywrightAppiumWebdriverIOCI/CDAutomationDebuggingCommunicationCollaborationTest AutomationCloud PlatformsRegression TestingEnd-to-End TestingDocumentationMentoring

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