Senior SDET - AI & Automation (Bengaluru, KA, IN)

West Pharmaceutical Services

Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Playwright
Cypress
Selenium
Appium
RestAssured

About the role

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – AI & Automation to lead the delivery of high-quality software through an automation-first, AI-enabled quality engineering approach.

This role owns end-to-end quality delivery, driving test strategy, automation frameworks, and execution across web, mobile, desktop, API, and data platforms. The candidate will be responsible for improving test coverage, release velocity, and product quality, while leading the team in adopting modern testing practices.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, hands-on execution, and leadership capability, with the ability to design scalable frameworks and drive team execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Own and drive end-to-end quality delivery for assigned systems or modules
Define and implement automation-first testing strategy across UI, API, mobile, and desktop layers
Design, build, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks (Playwright/API-first preferred)
Develop and execute automated and manual tests across:
- Functional testing
- API testing
- Integration testing
- Performance/load testing
Ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with risk and business impact
Lead and guide team members in test execution, automation, and delivery
Drive improvements in:
- Test execution efficiency
- Automation coverage
- Release cycle time
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
Analyze defects and failures using logs, data, and structured debugging approaches
Implement shift-left and risk-based testing practices
Collaborate with Dev, Product, and DevOps to ensure testability and quality throughout lifecycle

Additional Responsibilities

Build or contribute to AI-assisted testing workflows (test generation, failure analysis, etc.)
Explore and implement automation accelerators, tools, and reusable utilities
Mentor and coach team members to improve automation and testing maturity
Drive adoption of best practices, standards, and reusable frameworks
Participate in planning, estimation, and delivery tracking
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. required

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing and quality engineering
Strong hands-on experience in:
- Test automation development (UI + API)
- Automation framework design and implementation
Experience working across web, mobile, and/or desktop applications
Solid experience in API testing and automation (REST-based systems)
Experience in performance or load testing concepts/tools
Proven experience in driving test execution and delivery within a team
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written, critical reading, and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently, multi-task and thrive in fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills including root cause failure analysis methods
Experience with tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, RestAssured
Exposure to AI-assisted testing, prompt engineering, or LLM-based workflows
Experience with agent-based automation or MCP/context-driven systems
Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems
Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, etc.)
Understanding of test data management and environment management
Experience building internal QA tools or productivity accelerators

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License and Certifications

ISTQB or equivalent certification preferred
Certifications in test automation, performance testing, or AI/ML fundamentals are a plus

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Additional Requirements

Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Maintain high attention to detail, accuracy, and overall quality of work
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Strong ownership and accountability mindset
Ability to drive execution and delivery outcomes independently
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Passion for building high-quality, scalable systems

What We Offer

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About West Pharmaceutical Services

Manufactures packaging and delivery systems for injectable medicines.

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