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Senior Staff Software Engineer in Test

Druva • Pune, Maharashtra, India

onsite
Posted Sep 21, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), mid-senior level; 6–9 years experience; Agile development team

**Stack/tools: **

  • OS: Windows, Linux

  • Languages: Python or Golang (one or more)

  • APIs: RESTful API testing

  • Data: SQL; (nice-to-have NoSQL: MongoDB/Cassandra)

  • Networking/Cloud: networking protocols, cloud architecture; threading/multiprocessing; socket programming

  • Automation/QA tools: Jira, XRay (bug/test mgmt), Agile testing methodologies, quality metrics

  • Version control: Git or SVN

  • Infra/virtualization (nice-to-have): VMware

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Create feature test plans and own end-to-end execution for user stories (automated/manual, white-box/black-box).

    2. Build/extend automation frameworks and libraries to support new cloud backup features.

    3. Set up and maintain documented testbeds/environments; report/track/update issues and test cases.

  • Must-have skills:

    • Strong OS, networking, socket programming, threading/multiprocessing knowledge

    • Proficient in Python/Golang + SQL

    • REST API testing expertise

    • Debugging/troubleshooting/analytical skills

    • Git/SVN + Jira/XRay familiarity

  • Nice-to-haves: VMware/virtualization experience; NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra)

  • Location & work type: Not specified in provided text.

Full Description

About Druva Druva is the resilience foundation for the AI enterprise, helping organizations secure and recover from connected risk across data, cyber, identity, and AI. The Resilience Cloud is a fully managed, cloud-native SaaS platform that delivers air-gapped and immutable protection across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, endpoint, and edge environments. Powered by Dru MetaGraph, Druva’s graph-powered intelligence layer, the platform connects critical business context so customers can understand risk, respond faster, recover cleanly, and govern data with greater confidence.

Trusted by nearly 7,500 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 500, Druva helps safeguard the critical information and systems businesses depend on in an increasingly connected world. Visit druva.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. The Role We are looking for a highly skilled SDET to join our Agile development team. In this role, you will not just test software; you will deconstruct complex features to understand their design, build robust automation frameworks, and ensure the resilience of our cloud-based backup solutions. You will work closely with developers to perform white-box and black-box testing, owning the quality of features from conception to deployment. Required Skills & Qualifications

Operating Systems & Core Concepts

  • Proficiency in Windows and Linux OS.
  • Deep understanding of Threading, Multiprocessing, and Socket Programming.
  • Strong knowledge of Networking protocols and Cloud Architecture.

Programming & Scripting

Strong proficiency in one or more high-level languages: Python, Golang. Experience with SQL databases.

Testing & Tools

  • Expertise in RESTful API testing.
  • Proficiency with bug and test management tools (e.g., Jira, XRay).
  • Familiarity with Agile testing methodologies and quality metrics.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging capabilities.

Version Control

  • Proficiency with Git or SVN.
  • Pluses (Nice to Have)
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Key Responsibilities

Agile Collaboration: Work closely with the development team in an Agile environment to understand functional specifications and design requirements.

Test Planning: Independently create comprehensive feature test plans aligned with development milestones and feature completion.

Automation Frameworks: Leverage existing automation frameworks to automate feature tests and actively augment libraries to support new functionalities.

End-to-End Ownership: Own the complete test execution cycle for user stories, ensuring high-quality delivery.

Testing Strategy: Perform a mix of automated, manual, white-box, and black-box testing.

Infrastructure Management: Create, maintain, and document testbed setups and environments.

Quality Assurance: Timely reporting, tracking, and updating of issues and test cases using management tools.

Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality benchmarks are met throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualification

B. Tech / B.E / M.E./ M.Tech (Computer Science) or equivalent.

Experience: 6-9 Years

PythonGolangSQLRESTful API TestingGitLinuxWindowsNetworking ProtocolsCloud ArchitectureThreadingMultiprocessingSocket ProgrammingJiraXRayAgile TestingDebuggingmulti-location

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