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Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring strong coding expertise, test automation experience, and system-level understanding to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of modern applications. This role requires a blend of development and testing skills, along with knowledge of AI fundamentals and cloud-native technologies.
Key Responsibilities
develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Java and/or Python.
Write clean, efficient, and reusable code to validate APIs, microservices, UI, and backend systems.
Perform database validation and testing using advanced SQL queries and schema understanding.
Leverage Linux/Unix command-line expertise for debugging, log analysis, and environment setup.
Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to embed quality into every stage of the SDLC.
Implement and optimize test pipelines within CI/CD workflows.
Work on containerized test environments using Docker and Kubernetes (basics).
Ensure proper understanding and execution of the QA life cycle, including planning, test case design, execution, and defect management.
Apply AI fundamentals (e.g., ML-based test selection, intelligent defect prediction, LLM-driven automation) to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
Demonstrate innovative thinking by proposing new tools, frameworks, or approaches to improve quality and speed.
Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and debugging sessions with peers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Required Skills & Qualifications
8+ years of Experience in SDET role.
Strong programming skills in Java and/or Python (object-oriented concepts, data structures, algorithms).
Solid understanding of automation frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, PyTest, Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, etc.).
Strong database knowledge: SQL queries, joins, transactions, indexing, and query optimization.
Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments for debugging and scripting.
Knowledge of QA lifecycle, testing strategies, and best practices (functional, regression, performance, security).
Exposure to microservices architecture and testing of distributed systems.
Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes basics).
Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and their application in testing.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to write high-quality, maintainable code.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills
What We Do
Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS) is a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based security, compliance and IT solutions with more than 10,000 subscription customers worldwide, including a majority of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. Qualys helps organizations streamline and automate their security and compliance solutions onto a single platform for greater agility, better business outcomes, and substantial cost savings.
The Qualys Cloud Platform leverages a single agent to continuously deliver critical security intelligence while enabling enterprises to automate the full spectrum of vulnerability detection, compliance, and protection for IT systems, workloads and web applications across on premises, endpoints, servers, public and private clouds, containers, and mobile devices. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies, Qualys has strategic partnerships and seamlessly integrates its vulnerability management capabilities into security offerings from cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services, the Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, along with a number of leading managed service providers and global consulting organizations. For more information, please visit http://www.qualys.com
