[Hiring] Senior Software Development Engineer in Test @Varicent

Role Description

As a Senior Software Developer in Test (Senior SDET), you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, scalability, and performance of Varicent’s AI-powered ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) platform.

• Define and lead the test strategy across unit, integration, API, UI, and data-validation testing layers.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, backend services, and data pipelines.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows to provide fast feedback, reliable quality gates, and consistent release confidence.
• Partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and QA team members to build quality into features from design through delivery.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of testing standards, automation practices, and code quality expectations across the team.
• Design and implement AI-enabled and agentic workflows that automate testing, failure analysis, reporting, and engineering operations.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify risks, improve test coverage, reduce flakiness, and increase automation effectiveness.
• Evaluate and introduce tools, frameworks, and engineering practices that improve software quality, reliability, and delivery speed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Development, Test Automation, Software Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong programming experience in languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with a focus on maintainable and reusable code.
• Experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks for web, API, backend, or data-intensive applications.
• Experience building, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of API testing, distributed systems, and data validation methodologies.
• Advanced SQL skills with experience validating databases, data pipelines, ETL, or ELT processes.
• Experience using or implementing AI-enabled tools, automation workflows, agentic systems, or LLM-powered engineering solutions.
• Strong communication, mentorship, collaboration, and technical leadership skills, with English proficiency at a B2 level or above.

Requirements

• Develop a strong understanding of the platform architecture, product workflows, testing practices, and development processes within the first 30 days.
• Set up development, testing, and automation environments.
• Assess the current testing strategy, automation coverage, CI/CD pipelines, and quality risks.
• Build working relationships with Software Engineering, Product, and QA stakeholders.
• Take ownership of test automation for a key product area or service within 60 days.
• Deliver initial improvements to automation coverage, testing efficiency, or pipeline reliability.
• Recommend a roadmap for improving testing frameworks, coverage, and quality processes.
• Begin contributing to technical mentorship, knowledge sharing, and testing best practices within the team.
• Lead testing strategy and automation initiatives for a defined product area within 90 days.
• Implement measurable improvements in test reliability, execution speed, and automation effectiveness.
• Establish quality metrics and testing standards used across the team.
• Drive technical discussions around architecture, testing approaches, and quality engineering practices.
• Deliver an AI-enabled or agentic automation workflow that reduces manual testing effort, improves triage efficiency, or accelerates delivery processes.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs.
• Time Off — PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
• Volunteer Days — Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you.
• Ignite Days — Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning.
• Financial — Compensation that reflects your market and your value.
• Retirement — Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security.
• Tuition Assistance — Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development.
• Flexibility — Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions.