Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Quest Global · India
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The demand for Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET) continues to rise as organizations focus on delivering high-quality software at speed. If you're someone who enjoys coding as much as testing, this exciting SDET opportunity at Quest Global could be the perfect next career move. The company is looking for professionals with strong Manual Testing expertise, hands-on experience in Automation Testing, solid Java programming skills, and a deep understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA). If you're passionate about quality engineering and want to work on enterprise-grade products, read on! Job Overview Position: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Company: Quest Global Location: India (Location to be discussed during hiring) Experience: Experienced Professionals Primary Skills: Java, Selenium, Manual Testing, API Testing, Test Automation Apply Through: [email protected] About Quest Global Quest Global is one of the world's leading engineering services companies, partnering with global organizations across industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Energy, Rail, Telecommunications, and Industrial Manufacturing. With thousands of engineers working across multiple countries, Quest Global helps businesses accelerate innovation through digital engineering, software development, product testing, AI, cloud technologies, and automation. The company is known for building engineering talent and providing opportunities to work on challenging projects involving cutting-edge technologies. Employees benefit from continuous learning, collaborative work culture, and exposure to global engineering practices. Why This Role is Great for Experienced Professionals Unlike traditional QA roles, this SDET position focuses equally on development and testing. Engineers are expected to write automation code, debug applications, analyze logs, and contribute to overall software quality. Key benefits include: Opportutunity to strengthen both development and testing skills. Hands-on coding in Java with modern testing frameworks. Exposure to UI, API, and backend testing. Opportunity to explore GenAI and Prompt Engineering in testing workflows. Excellent career progression toward Senior SDET, Automation Architect, QA Lead, or Engineering Manager. Opportunity to work on enterprise software products using Agile development methodologies. If you enjoy coding, automation, debugging, and solving complex technical problems, this role provides an excellent platform for career growth. Expected Salary Range Quest Global has not officially disclosed compensation for this role. However, based on current industry standards in India: ₹10 LPA – ₹22 LPA Higher compensation may be offered depending on: Experience level Automation expertise Java proficiency DSA and coding performance Interview performance Additional employee benefits generally include: Health Insurance Learning & Certification Programs Performance Bonuses Flexible Work Policies (Project Dependent) Internal Career Growth Opportunities Expected Interview Rounds (Quest Global) Although the process may vary by project, candidates can generally expect the following rounds: 1️⃣ HR Screening Discussion about experience, current role, notice period, communication skills, and project alignment. 2️⃣ Technical Round – QA & Automation Topics commonly include: Manual Testing Concepts STLC & SDLC Test Case Design Defect Life Cycle Selenium Automation Java Programming API Testing TestNG / JUnit / PyTest Automation Framework Design OOP Concepts 3️⃣ Coding Round Candidates may solve Java-based coding questions involving: Arrays Strings HashMap Linked List Stack Queue Trees Basic Algorithms Debugging existing code 4️⃣ Technical Discussion Interviewers often assess: Debugging using logs and stack traces Framework architecture API validation CI/CD understanding DSA knowledge Prompt Engineering awareness 5️⃣ Managerial Interview Focus areas include: Problem-solving approach Ownership Collaboration Agile working model Quality mindset 6️⃣ HR Discussion & Offer Final salary discussion, documentation, and onboarding process. Skills Required To succeed in this role, candidates should have experience in: Manual Testing Automation Testing Java Programming Selenium WebDriver TestNG JUnit PyTest REST API Testing Postman JSON Test Framework Development Debugging Stack Trace Analysis Log Analysis Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Data Structures & Algorithms CI/CD Concepts Git Jenkins Functional Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Agile Methodology Prompt Engineering Basics Generative AI Awareness Problem Solving Software Development Practices Preparation Tips Since this is an SDET role, your preparation should go beyond traditional testing. Practice Java coding daily using DSA problems on LeetCode or HackerRank. Revise Selenium framework design and Page Object Model. Learn API automation using Rest Assured or Postman collections. Understand TestNG annotations, assertions, listeners, and reports. Practice debugging Java programs using logs and stack traces. Revise OOP concepts, collections, exception handling, and multithreading basics. Learn how automation integrates into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Read about Prompt Engineering and GenAI use cases in software testing to discuss emerging trends confidently. Resume Tips Your resume should reflect both development and testing capabilities. Highlight automation projects with measurable impact. Mention Java coding experience separately from testing experience. Include framework development and API automation work. Showcase Git, CI/CD, debugging, and Agile experience. Mention coding platforms, certifications, or personal automation projects if available. Add ATS-friendly keywords like SDET, Java, Selenium, Automation Framework, API Testing, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, CI/CD, DSA, OOP, Debugging, Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Prompt Engineering, and GenAI Testing. How to Apply? Interested candidates can apply by following these steps: 📧 Send your updated resume to [email protected] 📝 Use a professional subject line such as: Application for SDET – Java Automation Engineer 📄 Mention your: Total Experience Current Company Current CTC Expected CTC Notice Period Relevant Java & Automation experience ✅ Ensure your resume clearly highlights Java coding, Selenium automation, API testing, and debugging expertise before submitting. If you're looking for an opportunity that combines software development, automation engineering, coding, and quality assurance, this Quest Global SDET position is an excellent choice. With exposure to enterprise applications, modern testing frameworks, Java development, CI/CD, and emerging GenAI technologies, you'll build skills that are highly valued across the software industry. 🚀 Join WhatsApp Join Now Join LinkedIN (ROHIT BARAHATE PATIL) Join Now Join LinkedIN (VISHAL PATIL) Join Now