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Software Development Engineer in Test

Shuru Technologies Private Limited · United States · back to the listing

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QA Engineer

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What this role officially is

software tester — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Software testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that applications function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.

Also known as: application software tester, unit tester, application tester, software application tester, tester, module tester

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Category: IT Services

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Shuru is an AI, Product and Technology Engineering company helping startups and enterprises build, scale and modernise digital products. Our teams work with high ownership, first-principles thinking and an AI-native approach to solve meaningful business problems and ship production-grade technology.

We are looking for a strong SDET Engineer with hands-on experience in API automation, web or mobile automation, performance testing, and coding. The role requires someone who can build reliable automation frameworks, test complex backend systems, and contribute to overall product quality from development through production.

• Design and maintain scalable API automation frameworks using Rest Assured with Java/Playwright.

• Build and maintain automation using Playwright with TypeScript.

• Perform automation testing for at least one of web or mobile applications.

• Create comprehensive functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites.

• Perform performance and load testing using K6, identify bottlenecks, and work with engineering teams on improvements.

• Validate APIs, backend services, databases, integrations, and distributed workflows.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve overall test coverage.

• Manage test cases and execution using Kase and track defects/tasks through Jira.

• Participate in design and requirement discussions to identify quality risks early.

• Debug failures, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate closely with developers and product teams.

• Write clean, maintainable, production-quality automation code.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in API automation using Rest Assured and Java - mandatory.

• Strong experience with Playwright and TypeScript -mandatory.

• Experience in either web automation or mobile automation- mandatory.

• Hands-on experience with K6 for performance testing- mandatory.

• Good understanding of API testing, HTTP protocols, authentication, databases, and distributed systems.

• Experience with Kase or similar test management platforms.

• Experience using Jira for project and defect tracking.

• Strong programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices.

• Ability to design test strategies independently and automation approaches.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a team of experienced product and tech leaders.

• A flexible work environment with remote working options.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities

• Chance to make a significant impact on diverse and innovative projects

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