Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Java / REST API / Backend

Concentrix is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with deep expertise in Java-based automation and backend/API testing to lead quality initiatives across complex, distributed systems. The role involves taking ownership of test architecture, driving automation strategy, and ensuring high standards of quality across backend services.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and maintain scalable and reusable test automation frameworks using Java and related tools (Cucumber required)
• Lead automated testing efforts for RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems
• Define and implement automation strategies, test standards, and quality best practices across teams
• Validate data integrity across services, message queues, databases, and third-party integrations
• Partner with architects and senior engineers to influence system design with a strong focus on testability and quality
• Perform advanced debugging and root cause analysis using logs, monitoring tools, and system metrics
• Establish and enforce quality gates within CI/CD pipelines to ensure release readiness
• Mentor junior and mid-level SDETs, providing technical guidance and code reviews
• Proactively identify risks, gaps in test coverage, and areas for continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Deep expertise in Java-based automation and backend/API testing
• Experience in architecting, designing, and maintaining scalable and reusable test automation frameworks using Java and related tools (Cucumber required)
• Lead automated testing efforts for RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems
• Define and implement automation strategies, test standards, and quality best practices across teams
• Validate data integrity across services, message queues, databases, and third-party integrations
• Partner with architects and senior engineers to influence system design with a strong focus on testability and quality
• Perform advanced debugging and root cause analysis using logs, monitoring tools, and system metrics
• Establish and enforce quality gates within CI/CD pipelines to ensure release readiness
• Mentor junior and mid-level SDETs, providing technical guidance and code reviews
• Proactively identify risks, gaps in test coverage, and areas for continuous improvement