Software Development Engineer in Test

Alteryx is leading the transformation of modern business through data, automation, and AI. The Software Development Engineer in Test will analyze requirements, design and implement manual and automated tests, build scalable test frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to ensure product quality, scalability, and performance.

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:

• Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript (both required) for test automation
• experience and proficiency with Playwright and Pytest
• BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science, or equivalent 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 understanding of SDLC and Testing Pyramid concepts
• Experience developing or enhancing automation frameworks for UI/API/component/unit tests
• Experience with Git (must have)
• Experience with CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI (preferred) or Jenkins
• 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)
• Understanding of microservices-based web applications including frontend, backend, and database layers
• Ability to write complex SQL queries
• 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
• PowerShell knowledge is a strong plus (for Windows automation workflows)
• Experience with developing Ansible playbooks is a plus