Software Development Engineer - Test - Automation Testing
First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
About the Role :
We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive automation excellence and quality engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks from scratch.
- Build and execute automated test suites for web applications and APIs.
- Develop reusable automation components and testing utilities.
- Create robust automation strategies for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Perform API automation testing using Rest Assured.
- Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to improve product quality.
- Contribute to quality engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage Gen AI technologies to enhance testing efficiency and automation capabilities.
Required Skills :
- Strong experience in Java.
Hands-on expertise in :
- Selenium WebDriver
- Test Automation Framework Development
- Rest Assured
- API Automation Testing
- SQL
- Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
Strong understanding of :
- Test Design Principles
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Agile Methodologies
- SDLC and STLC
- Experience with Git and version control systems.
Preferred Skills :
- Exposure to Gen AI implementation in Quality Engineering.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
- Experience with TestNG or JUnit.
- Understanding of performance and security testing concepts.
- Cloud and containerization exposure is a plus.
Education :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Candidate Profile :
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Passion for automation and quality engineering.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Automation Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Java, Selenium, RestAssured, API Testing