Sr SDET (AI-Augmented)

We are looking for two hands-on Software Development Engineers in Test (SDETs) who leverage AI as a core part of their development workflow. This role focuses on building scalable automated test solutions for high-impact platform initiatives using modern test frameworks and AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate will be experienced in API and UI test automation, Python scripting, and CI/CD integration, with strong practical experience using AI coding assistants to accelerate test development and debugging. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain API and integration test automation using Karate framework for Java/Spring Boot microservices Build Playwright + Python UI automation scripts for web applications Create Python-based CLI test tools to test APIs, validate responses, seed test data, and parse logs Integrate automated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and maintain stable quality gates Generate Karate feature files from OpenAPI specs and JIRA acceptance criteria using AI-assisted development tools Debug test failures and pipeline issues using AI-assisted analysis and log review Create and manage synthetic test data including XML, JSON payloads, and Oracle database scripts Develop contract tests for microservices running on Kubernetes/OpenShift Collaborate with developers to improve testability and ensure early defect detection Maintain automation stability across Dev, QA, Performance, and E2E environments Required Skills 3+ years of experience as SDET or Test Automation Engineer Strong experience with Karate Framework (DSL, JUnit5, Maven Surefire, Cucumber) Experience with Playwright and Python for UI automation Strong Python scripting and CLI tool development Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines Experience testing REST APIs and microservices Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift Experience with Bitbucket or Git-based workflows Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot Claude Code Nice to Have Oracle/SQL and JDBC-based database validation Spring Boot testing experience Dynatrace or Kibana monitoring tools Helm or GitOps deployment knowledge RabbitMQ or message-based testing Experience in enterprise or high-scale platform environments Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)