Software Development Engineer in Test
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education, Core QA & Agile Skills: Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or IT with 2-5 years of SDET/QA experience, emphasizing expertise in software testing methodologies, API performance testing us
- Automation Tech Stack: Demonstrates hands-on proficiency in building scalable automation solutions using Java or Python, Playwright, JavaScript, and BDD frameworks, coupled with the ability to effecti
- GenAI & AI Ecosystem Proficiency: Possesses specialized experience testing Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, Chatbots, Copilots, Prompt Engineering, and RAG solutions (including AI response validation/e
Nice to have
- Infrastructure, Cloud & CI/CD: Proficiency with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, combined with exposure to CI/CD tooling includ
- System Architecture & Testing: A solid understanding of service-oriented and event-driven architecture patterns, supported by proven experience in testing high-volume, distributed systems.
- Domain & Emerging Technology: Knowledge of Web 3.0 concepts, Distributed Ledger Technologies, or Blockchain ecosystems, alongside operational exposure to Asset Management, Post-Trade Processing, Finan
- The location: Gurgaon,India
- Our Benefits: Global vision, local impact At OSTTRA, our benefits philosophy offers a market-competitive package that reflects our position as an industry leader. We want to ensure you feel valued, se
- Global foundations: We provide a baseline of excellence across all our offices, focusing on comprehensive Health & Wellness, Financial Security, and Work-Life Balance. No matter your location, you are
- Locally tailored: We benchmark in each market to ensure our packages are genuinely competitive where you live and work.
- Flexibility and growth: We empower you to work in a way that suits your life. This includes a hybrid working model, generous leave policies, and a commitment to your continuous professional developmen
- The Trust employee ownership plan Every employee at OSTTRA is an owner, and a member of The Trust, our employee ownership programme. Our distinct culture encourages colleagues to think and act like ow
Full description
About the Role:
The team: Our Engineering team develops and maintains modern, cloud-based applications and AI-powered solutions that support global business operations. Team members collaborate across Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps functions to build reliable, secure, and scalable solutions. The team embraces agile delivery practices and encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.
Responsibilities and impact:
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team. The SDET will be responsible for ensuring that all product releases meet the highest quality standards and align with business requirements. You will work closely with software engineers, product owners, architects, and subject matter experts to understand product functionality, design effective test strategies, and build robust automation frameworks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-volume distributed systems while contributing to automation, quality engineering, and continuous delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
System & Domain Expertise: Gain deep knowledge of product requirements, architecture, code flows, and Asset Management/Post-Trade processing to inform development and quality processes.
Automation Strategy & Frameworks: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated test frameworks for functional, API, integration, regression, and performance testing, leveraging Python scripting to drive release efficiency.
Test Execution & Validation: Build and execute automated test cases for high-volume, distributed, service-oriented systems while conducting thorough API (including performance validation using JMeter), database, and end-to-end testing.
Collaboration & Design Input: Participate in design discussions, contribute to Agile ceremonies (sprints, planning, retrospectives), and provide recommendations on testability and quality improvements across the lifecycle.
Infrastructure & Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and release teams to ensure continuous product quality.
Process, Research & Leadership: Research modern testing methodologies, maintain accurate documentation and status reporting, and assist with technical interviews and hiring.
What we’re looking for:
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education, Core QA & Agile Skills: Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or IT with 2-5 years of SDET/QA experience, emphasizing expertise in software testing methodologies, API performance testing using JMeter, QA best practices, database testing, SQL, and data validation, supported by excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills in Agile/Scrum environments.