Software Development Engineer in Test

Alteryx is a company seeking problem solvers and innovators to join their team. The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will be responsible for analyzing requirements, designing and implementing tests, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze requirements to produce a comprehensive test strategy and detailed test cases
• Design and implement manual and automated tests at all levels in the test pyramid, including unit, component, integration, and end-to-end levels
• Design, build, and enhance scalable automated test frameworks to support feature testing and AI-driven product workflows
• Develop and maintain automation for UI and API tests using tools such as Selenium, pytest, and Playwright
• Conduct performance and load testing (using tools like locust) to ensure product scalability
• Build test reports using reporting tools such as Allure
• Report regressions to a corresponding dev team
• Influence design decisions by providing timely feedback on design documents and testability
• Collaborate closely with other members of an agile team, including engineers, product management, and UX, to become a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team

Requirements:

• Education: BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, or equivalent
• Passion for delivering high-quality software with a focus on testability, robustness, and performance
• Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript (both required) for test automation
• Practical experience with automation frameworks such as pytest, Selenium, and Playwright
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Testing Pyramid concepts
• Experience developing or enhancing automation frameworks for UI/API/component/unit tests
• Experience with Git (must have) and CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI (preferred) or Jenkins
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to work with global and cross-functional teams
• Experience with Locust is a plus
• Experience working on AI products with non-deterministic behavior is a strong plus
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS required; GCP/Azure nice to have)
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux/Mac OS development environments and shell scripting (Bash required)
• PowerShell knowledge is a strong plus (for Windows automation workflows)
• Understanding of microservices-based web applications including frontend, backend, and database layers
• Ability to write complex SQL queries
• Experience with developing Ansible playbooks is a plus