Software Engineer in Test

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET I) who is passionate about building quality into every stage of the software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for an automation-first engineer who enjoys solving complex quality challenges, building scalable test frameworks, and partnering closely with product and engineering teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. What You'll Be Doing Automation-First Quality Engineering : Contribute to the quality of features through automated testing, with a strong focus on mobile applications, APIs, and web platform Mobile Test Automation : Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for Android and iOS applications using modern automation tools and framework API & UI Testing : Build and execute automated tests across APIs and user interfaces to validate functionality, integrations, and end-to-end user journey Quality Validation : Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing to ensure features meet quality standards before release Automation Framework Contributions : Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of existing automation frameworks, helping improve reliability, scalability, and test coverage CI/CD Integration : Support the integration and execution of automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines to enable faster feedback and efficient release cycle Defect Identification & Troubleshooting : Identify, document, and track defects while collaborating with engineering teams to validate fixes and improve overall product quality Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements, identify test scenarios, and ensure quality is considered throughout the development lifecycle Continuous Improvement : Actively contribute ideas to improve automation coverage, test effectiveness, execution efficiency, and overall quality engineering practices What You'll Bring to the Team Experience : 1–3 years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, or SDET roles, with hands-on experience in automation testing Automation & Programming (Core Focus): Strong programming skills in Java or JavaScript Hands-on experience with Mobile Automation: Appium (preferred) UI Automation: Selenium or Playwright API Testing & Automation: Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools Good understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and test automation fundamentals Familiarity with test frameworks such as TestNG or JU Engineering & Tooling: Familiarity with Git and build tools such as Maven or Gradle Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills across application and API layers Working knowledge of SQL and database validation Quality Engineering Fundamentals: Functional, regression, and exploratory testing Test case design techniques End-to-end scenario validation across mobile and backend systems Requirement analysis and test scenario identification Defect reporting and bug lifecycle management using tools such as JIRA Problem Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail Ability to investigate issues, reproduce defects, and support root cause analysis Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in Agile, cross-functional teams Good to have Experience with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack or LambdaTest Exposure to mobile application testing in consumer-facing products Basic understanding of performance testing concepts and tools such as JMeter or K6 Familiarity with microservices-based architectures Exposure to Docker or containerized environments Qualification and Experience 1–3 years of experience in QA, Software Testing, or Test Automation Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field Hands-on experience in test automation, with exposure to mobile application testing preferred Why Join Licious?

High Impact : Help deliver high-quality experiences for millions of customers across one of India's leading consumer brands Learn & Grow : Work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to modern automation, mobile testing, and quality engineering practises Ownership : Take responsibility for the quality of features you test and contribute meaningfully to automation initiatives within your team Engineering Excellence : Be part of a culture that values quality, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation Fast-Paced Environment : Work on challenging engineering problems, learn quickly, and make a visible impact in a rapidly growing technology-driven organisation