Senior Software Development in Test (SDET) Engineer

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Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Software Development in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in development and maintaining of automated test scripts for both UI and API; support in scalable test automation frameworks . You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by developing robust automation solutions and integrating them into our CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright and Cucumber.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.

• Create test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on functional requirements. 

• Implement automated test suites in JavaScript/TypeScript and Java

• Collaborate with developers and Product Owners to integrate automation into the development lifecycle.

• Maintain and optimize test execution in GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines.

• Contribute to test strategy, planning, and execution in Agile environments.

• Work with tools like JIRA, Zephyr, and other test management platforms.

• Optionally contribute to automation tasks using Python for tools automation

• Ensure high code quality and maintainability through code reviews and best practices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in test automation and framework development.

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Cucumber.

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java and Spring Boot.

• Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD integration.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Zephyr.

• Good understanding of software testing principles, including functional, regression, and integration testing.

• Experience leveraging AI/GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, and CodeWhisperer to accelerate test case design, automate script generation, and improve debugging and defect analysis.

• Understanding of Agentic AI concepts and ability to design or integrate intelligent agents for autonomous test execution, self-healing frameworks, and smart CI/CD pipeline optimization.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience with Python for scripting or automation tasks. ( Good to have but not mandatory)

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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