Software Development Engineer in Test

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Department: Information Technology Location: APAC-India-IT Delivery Center Hyderabad Description As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a pivotal role in the software development lifecycle by actively participating in release cycle planning, conducting thorough testing, identifying, and communicating requirements gaps, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our data products. You will collaborate with developers to understand requirements and design comprehensive test strategies. This role involves developing and maintaining automated test cases, executing test suites, reviewing and diagnosing reported bugs, and ensuring overall system quality prior to release. Your success is not only a personal achievement but also a reflection of the success of the team and the company. Join us in this dynamic role and be part of shaping the future of quality assurance within our innovative and globally impactful organization. Role expectations In this role, you will… Collaborate with developers to understand requirements and design comprehensive test strategies. Participate actively in release cycle planning, daily standups, and business requirements, ensuring effective communication of requirements gaps. Develop and maintain automated test cases, execute test suites, review and diagnose reported bugs, and ensure overall system quality prior to release. Utilize your knowledge of software architecture and enterprise applications to evaluate functional design documents and Software Requirement Specification documents, ensuring alignment with technical designs and addressing business requirements. Test complex API, web, and enterprise-based applications that interact with multiple databases back-end systems. What We're Looking For In this role, you’ll need … Bachelor ’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience working as a Software Developer/SDET/DevOps Engineer, or similar role. Understanding of full-scale enterprise SDLC process. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases. Hands-on experience with automated testing tools. Proficiency in Python. Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process. Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience with container-based technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and managing/deploying Databricks workspace and clusters using Terraform. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in English, attention to detail. Preferred Skills: Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus. Familiarity with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar. Applicant Privacy Policy Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information. Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire. Show more Show less