Software Development Engineer in Test

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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SDET-1 (Software Development Engineer in Test)Location: BangaloreExperience: 1–2 YearsType: Full-timeAbout HackerEarthHackerEarth is an AI-powered developer assessment platform that helps companies hire the right developers through accurate, real-world coding tests. Trusted by 1,000+ global organizations including Amazon, Walmart, Siemens, and GE, we are on a mission to make tech hiring smarter, faster, and fairer.We’re looking for an SDET-1 to join our growing QA team. If you're passionate about building reliable automation frameworks and ensuring world-class product quality, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact.What You’ll Do * Develop and maintain automated test suites for HackerEarth’s web and API products

Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA leads to define test strategies
Write, review, and execute test cases - both manual and automated
Implement UI and API test automation using tools like Selenium, Playwright, etc.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated tests are part of every release
Track, report, and troubleshoot bugs effectively across the development lifecycle
Ensure a high level of test coverage and reliability across environments

What We’re Looking For? * 1–2 years of experience in a QA Automation or SDET role

Good grasp of testing methodologies, defect lifecycle, and QA best practices
Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks for UI and/or API testing
Exposure to tools like Selenium or Playwright
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions or CircleCI
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
A startup mindset, comfortable owning responsibilities end-to-end and working in fast-paced environments

Nice to Have * Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP

Knowledge of testing in microservices-based environments
Awareness of accessibility and security testing principles

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