Role & seniority: SDET Automation Tester (3+ years QA/automation experience; mid-to-senior level)

Stack/tools

API: Rest Assured, Postman/Newman, Karate DSL, SoapUI; REST and SOAP services
UI: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, WebDriverIO
Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar
Other: Git, CI/CD, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), test framework design, reporting

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for API and UI
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensure rapid feedback and test reliability
Collaborate with developers/PMs, document defects, mentor junior QA engineers, and produce test reports/dashboards

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years in software QA with strong test automation focus
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
Extensive API automation experience (Rest Assured, Postman/Newman, Karate, SoapUI)
UI automation experience (Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or WebDriverIO)
Solid understanding of HTML/CSS/JS and web services (REST/SOAP)
Git, Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), strong analytical/problem-solving, good communication

Nice-to-haves

Experience with test reporting dashboards, metrics
Mentoring/leading QA automation efforts
Performance or security testing awareness
Additional tooling: Jenkins, CI/CD t

Full Description

Job Title: SDET Automation Tester (API & UI) Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Automation Tester to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and test suites for both API and User Interface (UI) components of our applications. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, testing methodologies, and a passion for ensuring high-quality software delivery in an agile environment. Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning: Collaborate with development and product teams to define comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new features and existing functionalities across API and UI layers.

API Test Automation

Design, develop, and maintain automated API test suites using relevant tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, SoapUI).
Validate RESTful and SOAP APIs for functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
Integrate API tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous validation.

UI Test Automation

Develop and maintain automated UI test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright).
Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility for web applications.
Focus on creating maintainable, scalable, and resilient UI automation scripts.

Framework Development & Enhancement: Contribute to the design, development, and improvement of existing automation frameworks, adopting best practices for modularity, reusability, and reporting.

Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.

CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid feedback and continuous quality.

Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA engineers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and promote a culture of quality. Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices.

Reporting: Generate clear and concise test execution reports, metrics, and dashboards to communicate test progress and product quality to stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on test automation.

SDET Automation Tester (API & UI)