Role & seniority: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET); mid-level (3–5 years of experience)

Stack/tools: Java (or equivalent OOP), Web: Selenium or Playwright, Mobile: Appium, Testing: REST Assured, BDD/TDD: Cucumber or TestNG, Build: Maven/Gradle, CI/CD: Jenkins or GitLab CI, Device farm integration

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks (UI, API, and/or mobile) and reusable assets
Develop and execute test plans and automation scripts; perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing; automate API tests
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; collaborate with developers and product managers; participate in code/design reviews; monitor quality metrics

Must-have skills

3–5 years in test automation
Mobile testing with Appium; web testing with Selenium or Playwright
API testing (REST API)
BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber or TestNG)
Proficiency in Java (or similar OOP language)
Build tools (Maven/Gradle) and CI/CD familiarity
Experience with bug tracking and shifting testing left

Nice-to-haves

Device farm integrations
Experience across UI, API, and end-to-end test types
Exposure to performance or other non-functional testing
Familiarity with large-scale systems and modern testing practices

Location & work type: Bangalore, India; full-time role (onsite or hybrid as applicable)

Full Description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Development Engineer, Test

Location: Bangalore About AirAsia MOVE AirAsia MOVE is a dynamic ASEAN-focused budget travel platform redefining how people experience and book travel. As part of Capital A, we’re building products that span flights, hotels, e-hailing, experiences, payments, and more, powered by a tech-first mindset and a relentless focus on customer experience. Join us in shaping the digital future of travel across the region.

About the Role The SDET role is primarily responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of software products through comprehensive automation. Key Responsibilities

Test Automation Frameworks

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks (for UI, API, and/or mobile applications).
Select and implement appropriate testing tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured).

Test Development and Execution

Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and automation scripts based on technical specifications and business requirements.
Conduct various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Automate API testing to validate functionality and performance of backend services.

Collaboration and SDLC Integration

Collaborate closely with Software Developers and Product Managers to understand product architecture and ensure comprehensive test coverage from the initial stages of development (Shift-Left Testing).
Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to support continuous testing and delivery.
Participate in code and design reviews to ensure testability and high-quality software.

Quality and Debugging

Identify, document, and track software defects (bugs) using a bug tracking system.
Debug and troubleshoot issues across the entire software stack, including code, test failures, and system integrations.
Monitor quality metrics (e.g., test coverage, defect leakage) and drive improvements to the testing process.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3-5 years of experience in test automation.
Mobile App testing using Appium.
Web application testing using selenium or playwright.
BDD/TDD framework using cucumber or TestNG.
Strong proficiency in Java (or equivalent OOP language).