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Job Title: SDET-2 and SDET-3 Experience: 3 to 8 Years Location- Bangalore / Noida Role Overview SDET II & SDET III will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions for the companys software products. This role requires strong expertise in automation framework design across web, mobile, and API layers, close collaboration with development and product teams, and ownership of quality outcomes. The role also includes technical mentoring and leadership of junior SDET and QA engineers. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and backend systemsBuild automated test solutions for applications, services, APIs, and databasesWork closely with Development and Product teams to ensure high-quality feature deliveryDrive Shift-Left testing practices and early quality validationLead, mentor, and guide junior SDETs and QA engineersReview automation architecture and improve test stability, reliability, and coverageOwn automation strategy, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives Mandatory Skill Sets 3 to 8 years of experience in test automation for web, mobile, and backend applicationsStrong hands-on experience with Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript (MUST HAVE)Strong hands-on experience with Selenium (Java) for web automationStrong hands-on experience with Appium (Java) for mobile automationProven expertise in automation framework design and developmentGood understanding of test automation design patterns and best practicesHands-on experience writing reusable utilities, libraries, and helpersStrong experience with BDD-based frameworks using JavaExperience in API and microservices testing using Rest Assured or KarateStrong proficiency in Java with solid understanding of OOP conceptsExperience in leading and mentoring QA/SDET teamsExcellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with QA, Dev, and Product stakeholders Good to Have Experience in performance testing using JMeter or similar toolsExperience with mocking frameworks like WireMock or MockitoKnowledge of CI/CD tools such as JenkinsExposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.