Software Development Engineer Job in Bangalore at HackerEarth

HakerEarth is hiring for the role of Software Development Engineer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Develop and maintain automated test suites for HackerEarth’s web and API products
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA leads to define test strategies
• Write, review, and execute test cases -  both manual and automated
• Implement UI and API test automation using tools like Selenium, Playwright, etc.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated tests are part of every release
• Track, report, and troubleshoot bugs effectively across the development lifecycle
• Ensure a high level of test coverage and reliability across environments

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in a QA Automation or SDET role
• Good grasp of testing methodologies, defect lifecycle, and QA best practices
• Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks for UI and/or API testing
• Exposure to tools like Selenium or Playwright
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions or CircleCI
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• A startup mindset, comfortable owning responsibilities end-to-end and working in fast-paced environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
• Knowledge of testing in microservices-based environments
• Awareness of accessibility and security testing principles