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TransUnion • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Role & seniority: Lead SDET Engineer, 8–12 years experience, full-time, hybrid; Bangalore location.
Stack/tools: Linux; Python; Docker; Kubernetes (including Helm); AWS (EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, EKS, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS); REST APIs; microservices; CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps); Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or CloudFormation); test frameworks for API/UI/integration/performance.
Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks; develop reusable libraries and modules; ensure CI/CD integration.
Own test strategy, quality metrics, and automation roadmap; collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams; drive shift-left quality.
Lead and mentor SDETs; perform deep-dive debugging in distributed Kubernetes environments; validate environments using IaC and cloud tools.
Must-have skills: Strong Linux fundamentals; advanced Python for automation; Docker and Kubernetes; AWS (EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch); REST/microservices testing; experience with CI/CD tooling; test strategies, mocks/stubs, and data management.
Nice-to-haves: Terraform or CloudFormation; performance testing tools (Locust, JMeter, k6); Kafka; observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK).
Location & work type: Bangalore, India; hybrid work arrangement; in-office at least two days per week.
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: Role: Lead SDET Engineer Location: Bangalore Experience: 8 to 12 years Team: Quality Engineering / Automation Employment Type: Full-time What You'll Bring: About the Role We are looking for a hands-on Lead SDET Engineer who can drive automation strategy, build robust test frameworks, mentor SDETs, and ensure high‑quality releases in a cloud-native environment. This role requires strong expertise in Linux, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, along with a strong understanding of QA methodologies and CI/CD automation. Key Responsibilities Test Automation & Framework Development Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks (API, UI, Integration, Performance). Develop reusable Python libraries, utilities, and automation modules. Ensure tests are reliable, maintainable, and integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Testing Work with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying test environments and validating microservices. Use AWS services (EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, EKS, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS) in automation and environment setup. Implement environment provisioning and teardown using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools. Quality Strategy & Leadership Own test strategy, quality metrics, and automation roadmap for the team. Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality across the SDLC. Mentor junior SDETs and establish best practices for automation and testing. Drive shift-left quality practices and advocate for testability in system design. Testing & Analysis Perform deep-dive debugging across distributed systems running in Kubernetes. Analyze logs, metrics, and traces from Linux systems and cloud environments. Identify gaps in test coverage and optimize suite performance and reliability. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong Linux fundamentals (process management, networking, shell scripting, debugging). Advanced Python for automation frameworks and tooling. Docker – building images, managing containers, debugging containerized apps. Kubernetes (k8s) – deployments, services, config maps, troubleshooting pods, Helm (plus). AWS – EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch. Experience with REST APIs, microservices testing, and distributed environments. Familiar with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Strong understanding of test strategies, mocking, stubs, test data management. Bonus Skills Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation. Exposure to performance testing tools (Locust, JMeter, k6). Experience with message queues (Kafka). Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK). Impact You'll Make: Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Strong ownership mindset and ability to work in fast-paced environments. Ability to lead, mentor, and influence engineering teams. Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Lead Engineer, SDET Engineering Beware of scams tied to potential career opportunities. If you received a link, email, text or social media communication you weren’t expecting from TransUnion, take a moment to confirm the relevant information. Be wary when providing personal information. Contact careers@transunion.com or (312) 258-1717 for assistance. View TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.