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AlignTech Sr Software Development Engineer Test 
India, Telangana, Hyderabad 
8450484

22.09.2024

changing lives.

Are you a seasoned SDET with over 10+ years of experience ready to lead transformative automation initiatives? Join us as a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our test automation strategies and driving excellence in our engineering processes.

In this role, you will select and implement cutting-edge test automation frameworks and tools tailored to our diverse project needs. You’ll design and develop reusable automation components to ensure our test suites are both maintainable and scalable. Leading complex projects from start to finish, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering managers, prioritize tasks, and execute strategies that align with our goals.

In this role, you will…

  • Select and implement the most appropriate test automation frameworks, tools, and technologies to address diverse project needs and objectives.
  • Design, develop, and maintain reusable test automation components and libraries to enhance maintainability and scalability of the test suite.
  • Lead complex automation initiatives and projects from inception to completion, collaborating with engineering managers on project definition, prioritization, and execution.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation. Apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and evaluate new testing methodologies and tools.
  • Lead initiatives to promote best practices and continuous learning
  • Ensure clear documentation and manage expectations
  • Encourage a unified team spirit while constructively challenging ideas
  • Utilize extensive experience in testing and automation of enterprise-grade distributed applications and services, including frontend and API test automation.
  • Demonstrate at least 10 years of experience with Python or a similar programming language for test automation, with strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms. Knowledge of modern languages such as C#, Go, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
  • Apply hands-on experience with frontend automation tools such as Selenium, WebdriverIO, Playwright, Cypress, or similar, as well as API test automation using tools like Pytest or RestAssured.
  • Work with SQL and NoSQL database technologies to design and execute test cases involving database interactions.
  • Exhibit strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.
  • Thrive in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
  • Utilize experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture to design and execute relevant test scenarios.
  • Possess familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and expertise with CI/CD pipeline tooling including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Bamboo.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of tools such as IDEs, debuggers, build tools, source control systems, Unix tools,
    as well as experience with mocking, service virtualization, and contract testing.


In this role, you’ll need …

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent educational experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in software development and test automation, with strong expertise in Python or similar languages. Knowledge of modern languages like C#, Go, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
  • Proven ability to lead complex automation projects from inception to completion.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bamboo).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and team leading capabilities.
  • A proactive learning mindset and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Preferred (but not required):

  • AWS certifications.
  • Experience with DevOps practices.