Software Development Engineer in Test (Python) at Experian

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, TypeScript, React, FastAPI, AWS Lambda, ECS, CI/CD, API Testing, OpenAPI, pytest, vitest, TestCafe, AWS, GitHub Actions, Buildkite, Dependabot

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com Job Description We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our cloud‑native applications and platform services. You will be #LI-hybrid based in Hyderabad and reporting to Director Engineering. As part of our engineering organization, you will contribute to building robust automation frameworks, enhancing our testing capabilities, and establishing a quality‑first culture across teams. Our engineering ecosystem includes modern web applications, backend services, serverless components, and event‑driven architectures. We build using technologies such as TypeScript, Python, React, FastAPI, AWS Lambda, and ECS—supported by a strong CI/CD foundation. You will work with cutting‑edge tooling and cloud services while collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver consistently high‑quality experiences. We maintain a deep focus on automation, observability, and engineering excellence. As a SDET, you will design and implement scalable automated testing solutions, improve test coverage, and strengthen product quality through continuous feedback and rigorous validation processes. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, backend, and distributed systems. Partner with software engineers early in the development lifecycle to ensure testability and adherence to quality engineering standards. Build and maintain end‑to‑end, integration, and unit test suites using modern testing tools and frameworks. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure high reliability, fast execution, and meaningful coverage. Implement API testing and contract validation using OpenAPI standards. Monitor, triage, and diagnose failures across test environments; drive root‑cause analysis and long‑term preventive solutions. Contribute to the definition of test strategy, quality standards, tooling upgrades, and best practices across teams. Qualifications 2 years of experience designing/maintaining & delivering production‑grade software system e2e automation test solution. Strong coding experience in TypeScript for UI and API test automation. Working knowledge of Python for backend testing and automation scripts. Experience with pytest for backend service validation. Experience with vitest for TypeScript unit testing. Proficiency in TestCafe for browser‑based end‑to‑end testing. Experience testing applications deployed on AWS Lambda, AWS ECS, and cloud‑native architectures. Familiarity with CI/CD infrastructure and testing integration patterns. Understanding of cloud services such as API Gateway, ALB, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, RDS, and S3. Hands‑on experience with GitHub Actions, Buildkite, and Dependabot workflows. Working knowledge of cloud observability tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and SecurityHub. Useful & Desirable Skills Experience using OpenAPI for API contract validation and consumer testing. Knowledge of QuickSight or PowerBI for analyzing test data trends. Exposure to event‑driven and serverless architectures. Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site and Glassdoor to understand why. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Benefits Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off. This is a hybrid role. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hub Department: Technology Schedule: Full Time

Responsibilities

The Software Development Engineer in Test will design and implement scalable automated testing solutions for cloud-native applications, focusing on improving test coverage and strengthening product quality through continuous feedback. This involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for web, backend, and distributed systems, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.