Role & seniority

SDET 2 / Senior Quality Engineer

Stack/tools

Automation: BDD, Selenium, REST Assured; API testing with Postman

Languages/DB: Java, SQL; OOP

Testing scope: frontend, backend, API, end-to-end; data validation

CI/CD, VCS, cloud familiarity (preferred): Git/GitHub/GitLab, AWS, CI/CD tooling

Mobile: Appium (preferred)

Observability/testing aids: Grafana (preferred); logging/monitoring

Test management: Jira, ClickUp (preferred)

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead manual and automated testing for internal and external applications; develop and maintain test plans/cases for frontend, backend, and APIs
Execute functional, API, regression, and end-to-end tests; analyze results, diagnose root causes, and document defects with reproducible steps
Collaborate with Product/Engineering/DevOps; triage issues, monitor production data integrity, and contribute to the automation framework to improve coverage and reliability

Must-have skills

2–3 years in frontend, API, and DB testing; strong automation experience with BDD, Selenium, REST Assured
Proficient Java programming and solid OOP understanding
SQL proficiency; ability to write automated test scripts and end-to-end test scenarios
Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Nice-to-haves

Performance testing (JMeter, Locust); CI/CD tooling; Git workflows; AWS
Mocking/service virtualization for API testing; Appium for mobile testing
Observability tools (Grafana); test

Full Description

About Zerodha Fund House

We are looking for an experienced SDET 2 / Senior Quality Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and executing robust test strategies across web applications, backend services, mobile applications, and core platform workflows.

You will leverage industry-standard tools, automation frameworks, and best practices to perform functional testing, API testing, database validation, and end-to-end system verification. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—Product, Engineering, and DevOps—to identify risks early, streamline testing processes, and continuously improve product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Lead both manual and automation testing for internal and external applications. Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for frontend applications, backend services, and APIs. Perform functional, API, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure quality, stability, and performance of systems. Analyze test results, identify root causes, and report defects with clear documentation and reproducible steps. Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to triage and resolve issues efficiently. Monitor production systems for data integrity and operational issues, and escalate when required. Create and maintain Postman collections and automated scripts for API testing. Contribute to the automation framework, improving test coverage, efficiency, and reliability. Apply BDD frameworks, Selenium, and REST Assured for automation of end-to-end workflows. Utilize Java programming, OOP principles, and problem-solving skills in test automation and framework development. Write and execute SQL queries for backend and data validation.

Qualifications

2–3 years of experience in frontend testing, API testing, and database (DB) testing. Strong hands-on experience in automation frameworks including BDD, Selenium, and REST Assured. Proficient in Java programming and familiar with OOP concepts. Strong knowledge of SQL queries and database validation. Experience in writing automated test scripts and designing end-to-end test scenarios. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust) and performance testing methodologies. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, GitHub, or GitLab. Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) for test environment setup or automation. Experience with mocking and service virtualization tools for API testing. Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and observability tools (Grafana) for production validation. Experience in mobile testing frameworks (Appium) Familiarity with test management tools (Jira, ClickUp) Show more Show less