Software Development Engineer - Test
First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs | Gurugram, Haryana
- DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
- 3+ Years Experience
About Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs :
Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs (DTDL) is the innovation and technology hub of Deutsche Telekom - one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies with over 242 million customers across more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Gurugram, India, with presence across Berlin and Bangalore, DTDL drives digital transformation at scale by building cutting-edge products and platforms across telecom, cloud, AI/ML, and enterprise software domains.
At DTDL, engineers work in agile, cross-functional teams solving real-world challenges for millions of users globally. The lab fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence - making it one of the most exciting places to build a tech career in India.
Role Overview :
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented SDET to join our Quality Engineering team in Gurugram. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites across API layers. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products at speed.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Java and API.
- Write and execute comprehensive test cases covering functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements, identify test scenarios, and ensure adequate test coverage.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
- Perform root cause analysis of test failures and work with developers to resolve defects promptly.
- Participate in sprint ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Contribute to test planning, test strategy documentation, and quality metrics reporting.
- Support API testing efforts and validate backend service responses for correctness and performance.
- Continuously improve test suite quality, stability, and execution speed.
- Stay updated with the latest QA tools, frameworks, and best practices in the industry.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in software testing and test automation.
- Strong proficiency in Java for writing clean, maintainable automation code.
- Solid experience with API & Rest Assured.
- Good understanding of mobile app testing concepts - gestures, device capabilities, parallel execution.
- Hands-on experience with test frameworks such as TestNG or JUnit.
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development workflows.
- Knowledge of test management tools such as JIRA, Zephyr, or TestRail.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Good to Have :
- Experience with REST Assured for API test automation - validating REST/JSON web services.
- Exposure to Postman or similar tools for manual and automated API testing.
- Understanding of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber with Gherkin syntax.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or k6.
- Knowledge of containerisation tools (Docker) and cloud-based device testing (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
- Awareness of AI-assisted testing tools and emerging trends in intelligent test automation.
- Experience working in a telecom or enterprise SaaS product environment.
Tech Stack & Tools :
- API REST Assured TestNG / JUnit
- Git / GitHub JIRA / Zephyr Postman
Why Join Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs?
- Work with a global team of 1,000+ engineers solving large-scale telecom and digital product challenges.
- Access to world-class learning & development programs, certifications, and international exposure.
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
- Hybrid work culture with a premium office at DLF Cyber Hub, one of Gurugram's premier business districts.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including AI/ML, cloud-native platforms, and 5G applications.
- Inclusive, diverse, and innovation-driven culture with flat hierarchies and open leadership.
- Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs - DLF Cyber Hub, DLF Phase 2, Sector 25, Gurugram - 122002, Haryana, India
Skills
Software Quality Assurance, Testing, SDET, Automation Testing, Java, API Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, RestAssured, Mobile App Testing