Senior SDET

Job Title:

Senior SDET

About Skyhigh Security:

Skyhigh Security is a dynamic, fast-paced, cloud company that is a leader in the security industry.  Our mission is to protect the world’s data, and because of this, we live and breathe security. We value learning at our core, underpinned by openness and transparency. 

Since 2011, organizations have trusted us to provide them with a complete, market-leading security platform built on a modern cloud stack. Our industry-leading suite of products radically simplifies data security through easy-to-use, cloud-based, Zero Trust solutions that are managed in a single dashboard, powered by hundreds of employees across the world. With offices in Santa Clara, Aylesbury, Paderborn, Bengaluru, Sydney, Tokyo and more, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. 

Skyhigh Security Is more than a company; here, when you invest your career with us, we commit to investing in you. We embrace a hybrid work model, creating the flexibility and freedom you need from your work environment to reach your potential. From our employee recognition program, to our ‘Blast Talks' learning series, and team celebrations (we love to have fun!), we strive to be an interactive and engaging place where you can be your authentic self. 

We are on these too! Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter@SkyhighSecurity.

Role Overview:

As a Senior SDET, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks to ensure product quality. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps to integrate quality practices into every stage of development. Your expertise in Python, Pytest, and testing methodologies will be crucial in enabling high-quality, reliable releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, maintainable automation frameworks using Python and Pytest.

• Drive automation strategy across the team to increase test coverage and reduce manual effort.

• Write efficient, reusable, and reliable test scripts for API, UI, and backend services.

• Perform deep debugging and root cause analysis of issues across application layers.

• Collaborate with developers to understand architecture/design and identify test gaps early.

• Ensure strong adherence to testing best practices, including test planning, test case design, and test data management.

• Implement CI/CD-ready automation and integrate tests into build pipelines.

• Mentor junior QA/SDET team members on automation concepts and best practices.

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to technical improvements.

• Track, analyze, and report on quality metrics, defect trends, and automation progress.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7 to 9 years of professional experience in QA/SDET roles.

• Strong knowledge of software testing concepts, test design techniques, and QA processes.

• Hands-on experience with Python and strong proficiency in Pytest.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch.

• Strong debugging skills with the ability to identify, isolate, and fix issues in distributed systems.

• Experience with API automation, UI automation, and backend validation.

• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.).

• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.