
Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps)
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are looking for an experienced and innovative Web Applications Test Architect to lead the quality strategy and test architecture for our web-based platforms. This role requires a strong background in software testing methodologies, test automation frameworks, and performance engineering, along with the ability to drive end-to-end quality initiatives across development and QA teams.Key Responsibilities:Define and implement the overall test strategy, architecture, and automation framework for web applications.Collaborate with product managers, developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure testability and quality are built into design and development.Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of test tools and technologies for automation, performance, and security testing.Establish best practices for test design, automation, CI/CD integration, and defect management.Mentor QA engineers and guide teams in implementing scalable, maintainable, and reusable test solutions.Conduct technical reviews of test cases, automation code, and test execution reports.Drive initiatives for performance, scalability, accessibility, and security validation of web applications.Define quality metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into product quality and release readiness.QualificationsQualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years in a test architect or equivalent leadership role.Expertise in web application testing, including functional, performance, security, and cross-browser testing.Strong hands-on knowledge of test automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit).Experience integrating test frameworks into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.Nice-to-Have:Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured).Experience in testing of software using test frameworks (Pyunit, Robot, Pytest)Exposure to microservices testing strategies.Work Environment:
You will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where quality is a shared responsibility. This role provides opportunities to define testing best practices across the organization and influence the technical roadmap for QA.Additional InformationSandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.