Software Development Engineer in Test

Location: India

Department: IT Development

We are seeking a proactive Software Development Engineer in Test with strong software engineering skills and a quality-first mindset. You will own the design, development, and scaling of test automation frameworks across Web, Mobile, API, and backend services, while ensuring high-quality delivery. This role involves driving test strategy, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with developers, product managers, and DevOps to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. 

Responsibilities:

• Automation, Coverage & Mobile Testing 

• Design and maintain automation frameworks for Unit, Integration, Regression, and End-to-End testing. 

• Define and monitor test coverage across UI, API, and database layers to ensure comprehensive quality assurance. 

• Develop and manage test scripts using tools like Playwright, Cypress, Jest, and Cucumber. 

• Implement and maintain mobile app testing pipelines, including automated test execution with BrowserStack, to ensure reliable cross-platform quality. 

• Functional & Non-Functional Testing  

• Design, execute, and maintain functional, performance, load, and stress tests using tools such as JMeter and k6. 

• Perform security validation and edge-case scenario testing to ensure application reliability and resilience. 

• CI/CD Integration & Observability 

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins. 

• Collaborate on deployment activities, including rollback verification and post-deployment validation. 

• Monitor application and test performance using tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, or Kibana to proactively detect issues and ensure system health. 

• SDLC Involvement & Agile Practices   

• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies and backlog grooming sessions with a focus on understanding both functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring clarity around testability, performance, and reliability. 

• Define test strategies early in the lifecycle and ensure traceability from requirements to test cases and results to maintain coverage and accountability. 

• Code Quality & Version Control 

• Follow Git-based workflows and branching strategies for effective collaboration throughout the SDLC. 

• Review test code, enforce quality standards, and document test scenarios, automation architecture, and quality KPIs to ensure transparency and maintainability. 

• AI driven quality engineering  

• Leverage Generative AI and prompt engineering techniques to accelerate test case generation, improve coverage, and enhance productivity in QA workflows. 

• Support testing of Generative AI applications, ensuring compliance, reliability, and quality through thorough validation of outputs and behaviors. 

• Leadership & Mentorship  

• Mentor junior SDETs and QA engineers on best practices in test automation, debugging, and test design, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning. 

• Lead test planning and strategy for major features, services, or cross-functional initiatives, ensuring test coverage across functional and non-functional areas. 

• Align QA goals with product and engineering roadmaps, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure quality is integrated from planning through release. 

Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master's in computer science, Engineering, or related field 

• 3-5 years of SDET experience with strong skills in TypeScript, scripting, and automation tools (Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Appium, Selenium) 

• Hands-on with AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, EventBridge, API Gateway), microservices, and event-driven architectures 

• Experience in mobile testing and automation using Sauce Labs or similar platforms, and frameworks like Appium or equivalent for cross-device validation. 

• Proficient in SQL/NoSQL; able to write complex queries for backend, data validation, and end-to-end testing 

• Skilled in Agile, Git, and CI/CD with test automation integration 

• Experience in performance testing, observability, error tracing, and exposure to security testing practices 

• Familiar with AI tools for test generation/analysis (e.g., Generative AI) and contributing to bug fixes and product improvements 

• Strong communicator in global teams with experience mentoring junior QA/SDET engineers 

Why Join bswift?

At bswift, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact, innovate, and grow. Joining our team means stepping into a collaborative and dynamic environment that values creativity, initiative, and a passion for client success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and values each team member’s unique contributions.

Benefits of Working at bswift:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Insurance coverage and health plans to support your wellness and that of your family.
• Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
• Hybrid work-model: With Flexible working hours 
• Retirement Savings Plans: Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
• Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.

Make an Impact: At bswift, your work directly contributes to transforming how organizations approach benefits administration and client engagement. Join us to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their employees.