Software Development Engineer – Automation

Role Overview

• Rebuild, extend, and maintain custom test automation frameworks used across web and API testing
• Design and implement reusable libraries and components for use in test infrastructure
• Work closely with the Technical Test Manager to align development with automation goals
• Develop tools to improve automation execution, reliability, and reporting
• Evaluate and integrate third-party solutions including AI-enhanced and low-code automation tools
• Collaborate with DevOps to implement automation support into CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in architectural discussions related to automation framework modernization
• A modern, maintainable automation framework that supports web and API testing across 15+ eCommerce brands, replacing existing fragile or outdated systems.
• Developer-grade libraries and tools to help QA teams easily create, execute, and maintain automated tests, reducing manual effort and technical barriers.
• Fully integrated automation in CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing, early feedback, and reliable quality gates during releases.
• Optimized test execution performance through test parallelization, containerization (e.g., Docker), and cloud/grid infrastructure (e.g., LambdaTest, BrowserStack).
• Automated reporting and visibility tools that provide clear insights into test execution, failures, and coverage to support faster debugging and QA-developer collaboration.
• Support for shift-left testing by enabling developers to write integration and API tests as part of the framework design.
• Enablement of AI/low-code automation capabilities, either through integration or custom tooling, to support scalable, intelligent test creation and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in software development
• Strong programming experience in Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., UI, API, or performance testing)
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, including test design, test strategies, and quality practices
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms is a plus
• Experience in building or maintaining automation frameworks is highly preferred
• Background in eCommerce or large-scale systems is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to work with QA, Development, and DevOps to improve quality systems
• Curious and open to learning new tools and practices
• Self-motivated and accountable

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Docker
• Java
• JavaScript
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Python