Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Testing (Senior SDET) to contribute to the quality of our AI-driven cloud operations platform. This role focuses on building scalable, reliable, and intelligent test automation systems to ensure high-quality releases in a fast-paced SaaS environment. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with modern quality engineering practices, including automation, API testing, and cloud-native validation, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure end-to-end product quality across distributed systems. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and test suites across UI, API, and integration layers • Collaborate with developers to embed quality practices early in the development lifecycle (shift-left) • Develop and execute automated test cases and ensure integration into CI/CD pipelines • Contribute to defining and implementing test strategies for microservices-based and distributed systems • Perform API-first testing, including validation of REST endpoints and schema/contracts • Identify, debug, and track defects, working closely with engineering teams for resolution • Leverage logs, metrics, and traces to validate system behavior and improve production quality • Ensure adequate test coverage and maintain high standards for release quality • Contribute to improving automation frameworks, tools, and processes • Participate in design and code reviews to improve testability and quality • Support test data setup, environment configuration, and test execution in cloud environments Desired Skills and Requirements Must Have • Strong programming experience in Python (preferred) or Java/JavaScript • Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks: • Playwright / Cypress (UI Automation) • Pytest, Robot Framework, or similar frameworks • Strong experience in API testing: • REST APIs using tools like Postman/Newman, REST Assured, or Python (requests) • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI • Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, distributed systems) • Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes-based environments • Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies • Experience testing cloud-based applications, preferably on AWS • Familiarity with contract testing / schema validation (OpenAPI, Pact, etc.) • Exposure to observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch • Familiarity with AI-driven or intelligent test automation tools • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Good to Have • Experience testing AI/ML-driven systems or data-intensive applications, including: • Validating outputs for accuracy and consistency • Understanding non-deterministic system behavior (e.g., LLM-based features) • Experience with test data management and validation frameworks (e.g., Great Expectations) • Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems) • Exposure to security testing fundamentals (OWASP) • Experience with shift-right practices such as monitoring, logging, or canary validation Soft Skills • Strong collaboration and communication skills • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team • Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership Experience • 5-7 years of experience in test automation / quality engineering • Proven experience working in agile, fast-paced product environments • Experience contributing to automation frameworks and test strategy implementation Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field