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Senior SDET ID85590

AgileEngine โ€ข Kerala, India

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Posted Aug 27, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Senior SDET (Shift-left testing; developer-minded QA)

**Stack/tools: ** Java; REST Assured; Playwright; CI/CD automation frameworks; (Nice: JMeter/Gatling, SQL, cloud, mocking frameworks)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Design/build scalable automation frameworks for Web + API

  • Define and drive automation strategy with high coverage and reliable release cycles within squads

  • Implement API and frontend automation suites; mentor others on testing best practices/quality-first culture

  • Must-have skills:

    • 4+ years as an SDET

    • Strong Java programming skills (developer-first approach)

    • Extensive REST Assured experience for API testing/microservices validation

    • Hands-on Playwright for frontend automation

    • Deep understanding of shift-left and embedding tests into CI/CD pipelines

    • Independent execution; ability to provide technical direction on quality initiatives

    • Upper-intermediate English

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Loyalty or fintech domain experience

    • Performance/load testing (JMeter, Gatling)

    • Cloud + SQL for data validation in tests

    • Mocking frameworks experience

  • Location & work type: 100% remote, flexible hours; teams across locations

Full Description

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Senior SDET to strengthen quality across web and API layers using Java, REST Assured, and Playwright. This role blends a developer mindset with a shift-left testing philosophy, embedding automation directly into CI/CD pipelines. It offers the chance to build testing practices from the ground up in a fast-moving engineering environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Framework Design: Build and maintain scalable, robust automation frameworks from the ground up for both Web and API layers.

Strategy & Leadership: Define the automation strategy, ensuring high test coverage and reliable release cycles within your squads.

Backend Validation: Create comprehensive API automation suites to ensure the integrity of microservices.

Frontend Validation: Implement and manage frontend automation scripts to ensure a top-tier user experience.

Coaching: Mentor other engineers on testing best practices and foster a "quality-first" culture.

MUST HAVES

  • 4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer

  • Technical Solvency: Strong programming skills in Java (a "developer-first" approach to QA).

  • API Automation: Extensive experience using REST Assured for backend testing.

  • Frontend Automation: Proven hands-on experience with Playwright.

  • Testing Philosophy: Deep understanding of the "shift-left" approach and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Ability to work independently and provide technical direction on quality initiatives.

  • Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

Domain Experience: Previous experience in the Loyalty or Fintech sectors.

  • Experience with Performance or Load testing (e.g., JMeter or Gatling).

  • Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure and SQL for data validation within test scripts.

  • Experience working with Mocking frameworks.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget

Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews

Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm

Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands

Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized

Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location

JavaREST AssuredPlaywrightAutomation Framework DesignAPI TestingFrontend TestingCI/CDShift-left testingMicroservicesMentoringPerformance testingLoad testingSQLCloud infrastructureMocking frameworks

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