Software Development Engineer - Test

<p><p><b>Key Responsibilities : </b></p><p><p><b><br/></b></p>- Design and develop scalable and modular automation frameworks using best industry practices such as the Page Object Model.<br/><br/>- Automate testing for distributed, highly scalable systems.<br/><br/>- Create and execute test scripts for GUI-based, API, and mobile applications.<br/><br/>- Perform end-to-end testing for APIs, ensuring thorough validation of request and response schemas, status codes, and exception handling.<br/><br/>- Conduct API testing using tools like RestAssured, SOAP UI, NodeJS, and Postman, and validate data with serialization techniques (e.g., POJO classes).<br/><br/>- Implement and maintain BDD/TDD frameworks using tools like Cucumber, TestNG, or JUnit.<br/><br/>- Write and optimize SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.<br/><br/>- Integrate test suites into test management systems and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Maven, Gradle, and Git.<br/><br/>- Mentor team members and quickly adapt to new technologies and tools.<br/><br/>- Select and implement appropriate test automation tools and strategies based on project needs.<br/><br/>- Apply design patterns, modularization, and user libraries for efficient framework creation.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and scalability of microservices and APIs.<br/><br/><b>Must-Have Skills : </b><br/><br/>- Proficiency in designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch.<br/><br/>- Strong programming skills in Java, Groovy, or JavaScript with a solid understanding of OOP concepts.<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with at least one GUI automation tool (desktop/mobile).

Experience with multiple tools is an advantage.<br/><br/>- In-depth knowledge of API testing and microservices architecture.<br/><br/>- Experience with BDD and TDD methodologies and associated tools.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with SOAP and REST principles.<br/><br/>- Expertise in parsing and validating complex JSON and XML responses.<br/><br/>- Ability to create and manage test pipelines in CI/CD environments.<br/><br/><b>Nice-to-Have Skills : </b><br/><br/>- Experience with multiple test automation tools for GUI or mobile platforms.<br/><br/>- Knowledge of advanced serialization techniques and custom test harness implementation.<br/><br/>- Exposure to various test management tools and automation strategies.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)