# SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-20

**Salary:** INR 1,800,000–2,500,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 7+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced **Lead Software Engineer – SDET** to drive quality engineering, test automation, and software development initiatives across front-end and back-end applications. This role is ideal for a strong software engineer who combines hands-on programming expertise with a deep understanding of automation, quality engineering, cloud platforms, and modern software development practices.

You will play a key role in building scalable automation frameworks, developing automated and unit tests, validating production applications, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Design, develop, and maintain scalable **automated test frameworks and test suites** for front-end and back-end applications.
-   Develop automated and unit tests using **Python, Java, or Node.js/JavaScript**.
-   Apply strong **Object-Oriented Programming, software design, and engineering principles** to test automation.
-   Collaborate with developers, product managers, and engineering stakeholders throughout the SDLC.
-   Develop and execute test scenarios using **Gherkin and BDD methodologies**.
-   Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve quality issues across applications, APIs, and distributed services.
-   Integrate automated testing and quality gates into **CI/CD pipelines**.
-   Support testing and deployment of cloud-based applications, particularly within **AWS environments**.
-   Validate distributed systems and messaging platforms such as **Kafka, Amazon SQS, and Kinesis**.
-   Participate actively in Agile/Lean practices, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and technical discussions.
-   Manage test cases, defects, and project documentation using **Jira, Xray, and Confluence**.
-   Monitor application quality and performance using tools such as **SonarQube, Grafana, and Datadog**.
-   Contribute to continuous improvement of automation frameworks, testing strategies, engineering standards, and quality processes.
-   Mentor team members and promote strong engineering and quality practices across development teams.

### What's Makes You a Great Fit

-   **7+ years of experience** in SDET, Software Engineering, SRE, Quality Engineering, or related roles.
-   Strong hands-on experience in **automated and unit testing** of front-end and back-end applications and services.
-   Proficiency in at least one programming language: **Python, Java, or Node.js/JavaScript**.
-   Strong understanding of **OOP, software design principles, and scalable automation architecture**.
-   Experience working in **Agile or Lean software development environments**.
-   Hands-on experience with **Git, Jira, Confluence, and standard SDLC practices**.
-   Strong coding and debugging skills with an ability to build maintainable automation solutions.
-   Experience with production development using **Python, Flask, Django, React, or Node.js** is an advantage.
-   Strong backend development experience using **Python or Java**.
-   Experience building and deploying applications on **AWS**, including awareness of cost and performance optimization.
-   Exposure to **Kafka, Amazon SQS, or Kinesis** and distributed system testing.
-   Proficiency in **Gherkin and BDD-based automation**.
-   Experience with **Docker, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker** is preferred.
-   Familiarity with **SonarQube, Grafana, and Datadog** for code quality, monitoring, and observability.
-   Strong understanding of **CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, containers, and distributed systems**.
-   Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
-   A strong sense of ownership with the ability to **drive quality across the entire software development lifecycle**.

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