Senior/Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Summary
Senior/Lead SDET in Bangalore (onsite/hybrid, 3 days WFO) designing and running automated tests for Java microservices and React/Angular/Vue frontends, validating Kafka message flows, and building Playwright-based automation frameworks. Needs 10+ years experience incl. 4+ in automation; ₹35 LPA fixed, hired full-time with a client via a vendor.
Job Description
- • Years of Experience: Minimum 10+ years (Minimum 4+ years in Automation Testing)
- • Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent with Client
- • CTC Offered: ₹35 LPA (Fixed)
- • Notice Period: 10–15 Days Max (Immediate Joiners Preferred)
- • Work Location: Bangalore
- • Work Mode: Onsite / Hybrid ( 3 Days WFO)
For SDET role : Candidate shall be technically screened by the Vendor on Java Programming, Microservices API Testing, Functional, Playwright and Automation Testing. Rating should be out of 10 on each skill.
Mandatory Skills:
- Strong experience in testing Java-based microservices
- Experience with Kafka or any other publish-subscribe messaging tools
- Frontend testing experience using React.js, or similar frameworks such as Angular or Vue.js
- Automation Testing experience using Java
- Minimum 4 years of experience in automation testing
- Hands-on experience with Playwright for browser automation
Good to Have Skills:
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Role Overview / Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with a solid background in both backend and frontend testing. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in testing Java microservices, working with Kafka (or other messaging systems), and automation frameworks. A proactive mindset, strong coding skills in Java, and an ability to test modern web applications built using React or similar frameworks are critical to this role.
Key Responsibilities / Job Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for Java-based microservices
- Perform end-to-end testing of frontend components using React, Angular, or Vue
- Validate message flows and service integrations using Kafka or similar tools
- Build and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java and preferably Playwright
- Work closely with developers and DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD test automation integration
- Identify, document, and track bugs while ensuring comprehensive test coverage
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving test strategies and best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
Important:
- ✅ Immediate Joiners or 10–15 Days Max Notice Preferred
✅ Candidates must have strong hands-on experience in both automation and microservices testing