Quality and Automation Engineer 2

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Job Summary

This job focuses on the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts, ensuring alignment with software engineering standards. The role requires executing tests, analyzing results, and reporting defects to enhance product quality. Key responsibilities include collaborating with developers to integrate testing strategies, crafting detailed documentation, and contributing to code reviews. The position requires staying current with test automation advancements and repairing scripts of intermediate complexity with some guidance.

Job Description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET 2)

Function: Freewheel

Freewheel, a Comcast company, is seeking an SDET 2 to build and enhance automated testing solutions.The role focuses on developing scalable test automation, validatingdistributed systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Location: Chennai

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintainautomated test frameworks for UI, API, and backend services.

• Create and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites.

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.

• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and work with engineering teams to resolve defects.

• Contribute to test data management, quality metrics, and automation best practices.

• Participate in code reviews and continuously improve test coverage and framework reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2-5 years of experience in software testing or test automation.

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks.

• UnderstandingREST APIs, microservices, SQL, and CI/CD practices.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with messaging servicesor event-driven systems.

• Exposurecloud platforms and containerized applications.

• Knowledge of performance or API testing tools.

• Experience in AdTech or media platforms is a plus.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

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Education

Bachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 YearsComcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.