Software Development Engineer - Test
First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Automation QA / SDET (Python & Pytest)
Location : Gurgaon (Work from Office, 5 Days a Week)
Employment Type : Full-Time
About Us :
We are transforming global logistics and operational visibility through our advanced B2B SaaS supply chain analytics platform. Our software ingests millions of data points daily - from warehouse inventories and transport telemetry to vector search queries and AI pipelines - turning them into real-time operational intelligence. Our engineering culture values bulletproof test automation, system reliability, and high code quality. If you want to ensure the stability of complex data-heavy systems, you will thrive here in our Gurgaon office.
The Role :
We are seeking a sharp and meticulous Automation QA / SDET with 2 years of experience to take ownership of our automated testing frameworks. You will work closely with our backend, frontend, and AI engineering teams to design, build, and execute robust test suites, ensuring our supply chain analytics platform ships bug-free updates at scale.
Key Responsibilities :
- Framework Development : Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks from scratch using Python and pytest.
- API & Backend Testing : Execute comprehensive automated and manual testing for RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend data processing pipelines.
- CI/CD Integration : Integrate automated test suites into GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality gating before production deployments.
- Test Planning & Execution : Write detailed test plans, test cases, and bug reports based on complex functional and non-functional product requirements.
- Performance & Regression Testing : Conduct regular regression, smoke, and integration testing to catch bottlenecks and validate data accuracy across databases and vector search endpoints.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements) :
- Experience : Exactly or around 2 years of professional software testing and SDET experience within a product or tech environment.
- Core Skill (Must Have) : Deep, hands-on proficiency in Python and pytest for building automated test suites.
- Technical Competency : Strong experience testing APIs (Postman, REST), SQL/databases, and understanding of CI/CD workflows.
- Quality Mindset : Strong debugging skills, analytical thinking, and a sharp eye for edge cases in data-heavy applications.
- Work Arrangement : Fully committed to working from our Gurgaon office, 5 days a week.
What We Offer :
- Competitive Compensation : Generous salary package of up to 20 LPA based on your expertise, paired with performance bonuses.
- In-Office Culture : Vibrant, collaborative office environment in Gurgaon with daily team interactions and modern amenities.
- Learning & Growth : Annual stipend for technical certifications and quality engineering courses.
- Wellness : Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Our Hiring Process :
- Initial Screening : 30-minute background chat with our talent team.
- Technical Assessment : Practical Python and pytest automation coding challenge.
- In-Office Interview : Technical deep dive and test strategy discussion at our Gurgaon office.
- Final Chat & Offer : Welcome aboard!
Skills
Software Quality Assurance, Testing, SDET, Automation Testing, Python, PyTest, API Testing, Performance Testing, POSTMAN