Senior Software Development Testing Engineer (Open Source) - RDT Engineering Excellence & Experience

Overview

Expert SDET acting as a Solution Architect specialized in open source test automation, serving as a strategic quality engineering authority across multiple product squads within a healthcare/diagnostics domain.

What you'll do

• Define, govern, and drive adoption of scalable open source test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Robot Framework, Appium) as enterprise solutions.
• Establish reusable architectural components and design patterns for the Test Automation Quality Engineering practice.
• Evaluate, select, and govern implementation of new testing tools and infrastructure components aligned with enterprise architecture standards, including compliant decommissioning of out-of-lifecycle tools.
• Own the design, delivery, and validation of open source testing automation solutions, identify portfolio gaps, and define strategy and delivery plans.
• Foster usage of test automation frameworks within CI/CD workflows so automated suites embed directly into DevOps pipelines.
• Define and institutionalize methodologies for diagnosing and resolving critical cross-domain quality incidents and production defects.
• Elicit, analyze, and synthesize complex, sometimes ambiguous stakeholder needs regarding software quality, usability, and data integrity.
• Ensure comprehensive test and quality requirements traceability across solutions.
• Evaluate how scope changes impact overall software quality and map immediate and long-term implications.
• Build relationships across functional areas and product squads as a trusted technical advisor.
• Develop and execute stakeholder communication plans and align engineering teams with project and business goals.
• Facilitate technical workshops and resolve alignment issues regarding project risks and quality tradeoffs.
• Serve as definitive Solution Architect and technical authority for the most complex solutions and mentor on simpler ones.
• Mentor and coach Senior and junior SDETs and team leads on advanced quality engineering practices and architectural patterns.
• Act as key opinion leader for internal Quality Engineering Communities of Practice covering test automation.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 10-14+ years of progressive experience, including 3+ years in a Principal or Solution Architecture role.
• Definitive specialization in building open source automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used in open source testing (e.g., Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python).
• Demonstrated expertise in testing UI components as well as backend services (RESTful APIs, Microservices).
• Solid experience with version control (Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Proven track record designing enterprise-wide test frameworks, distributed execution grids, and cloud testing platforms.
• Architecture experience with AI testing frameworks (Applitools, Functionize, Mabl, or custom LLM/RAG testing agents).
• Hands-on mastery of Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS/Azure, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, and security tools (SonarQube, Snyk, OWASP ZAP).
• Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform integration and regulatory validation processes (CSV, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11) within healthcare or life sciences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional consensus across AI/ML Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and Regulatory Compliance teams.
• Advanced analytical thinking to identify hidden software defects, quality risks, and architectural gaps.
• Proven ability to manage business analysis activities on complex projects where requirements are highly fluid or loosely defined.
• Exceptional strategic influencing and communication skills to drive consensus among Product Owners, Developers, and Business Leads.
• Systems thinking to manage interdependencies between internal and external processes.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad.
• Shift timings: CET timezone.