Software Engineer in Test

Job Summary: As a Software Engineer in Test , you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated testing frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of our mission-critical healthcare applications. You will function as a developer focused on testability, working alongside feature developers to integrate automation into the CI/CD pipeline. Your role is to shift testing "left," identifying defects early through code-driven validation, performance scripting, and architectural analysis. Work Location: Remote, India Work Mode: Remote Work Hours: 7pm IST to 4am IST Job Functions: Roles and Responsibilities Framework Development: Design and implement scalable, reusable automated testing frameworks from scratch using industry-standard tools. Automation Strategy: Lead the transition from manual testing to a highly automated regression suite using Selenium and Playwright . API & Backend Testing: Develop automated scripts for Web Services (REST/SOAP) and microservices architectures. System Performance: Create and execute automated Load, Stress, and Performance tests to ensure system reliability under peak healthcare data volumes. CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into DevOps pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins) to support rapid, high-confidence release cycles. Data Automation: Programmatically manage and mask test data across Dev, QA, and Staging environments. Code Review: Participate in developer code reviews to ensure "testability" and provide feedback on unit test coverage. Job Qualifications: The qualifications we are looking for are mixture of work experience and educational background. They are split into Minimum Qualifications (must have) and Additional Qualifications (nice to have) along with soft skills (competencies) needed for the role: Minimum Qualifications: Experience: 4–6 years in software quality engineering, with at least 3 years specifically focused on Automation Engineering . Core Tools: Proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for web automation. Languages: 2–4 years of strong hands-on experience in Java , Python, or JavaScript (Node.js). Scripting & Data: Proficiency in Shell scripting, XML, and writing complex SQL queries for Oracle or MS SQL Server. Web Services: Deep understanding of testing in SOA or microservices environments using tools like Postman or RestAssured. Infrastructure: Knowledge of Docker containerization and managing test agents in virtualized environments. DevOps: Experience with version control (Git/Bitbucket) and CI/CD workflow integration. Security/Privacy: Knowledge of data privacy frameworks such as HIPAA or GDPR. Good to Have Relevant QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are a plus Exposure to public health systems or working in highly regulated industries is a strong plus. Database Admin: Familiarity with database administration (Oracle/SQL) and network infrastructure. Methodologies: Knowledge of specialized frameworks such as Six Sigma, CMM, or ISO9000. Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer or similar. Cloud: Experience running automated tests in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments. Regulated Industry: Previous experience in Public Health or highly regulated SaaS environments. Project Management: Basic project management skills. Soft Skills/ Behavioral Skills: 1. Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) 2. Working Independently. 3. Critical Thinking Benefits: Annual Public Holidays as applicable 30 days total leave per calendar year Mediclaim policy Lifestyle Rewards Program Group Term Life Insurance Gratuity ...and more! Originally posted on Himalayas