Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our cloud‑native applications and platform services.
You will be #LI-hybrid based in Hyderabad and reporting to Director Engineering.
As part of our engineering organization, you will contribute to building robust automation frameworks, enhancing our testing capabilities, and establishing a quality‑first culture across teams.
Our engineering ecosystem includes modern web applications, backend services, serverless components, and event‑driven architectures. We build using technologies such as TypeScript, Python, React, FastAPI, AWS Lambda, and ECS—supported by a strong CI/CD foundation. You will work with cutting‑edge tooling and cloud services while collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver consistently high‑quality experiences.
We maintain a deep focus on automation, observability, and engineering excellence. As a SDET, you will design and implement scalable automated testing solutions, improve test coverage, and strengthen product quality through continuous feedback and rigorous validation processes.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, backend, and distributed systems.
- Partner with software engineers early in the development lifecycle to ensure testability and adherence to quality engineering standards.
- Build and maintain end‑to‑end, integration, and unit test suites using modern testing tools and frameworks.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure high reliability, fast execution, and meaningful coverage.
- Implement API testing and contract validation using OpenAPI standards.
- Monitor, triage, and diagnose failures across test environments; drive root‑cause analysis and long‑term preventive solutions.
- Contribute to the definition of test strategy, quality standards, tooling upgrades, and best practices across teams.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience designing/maintaining & delivering production‑grade software system e2e automation test solution.
- Strong coding experience in TypeScript for UI and API test automation.
- Working knowledge of Python for backend testing and automation scripts.
- Experience with pytest for backend service validation.
- Experience with vitest for TypeScript unit testing.
- Proficiency in TestCafe for browser‑based end‑to‑end testing.
- Experience testing applications deployed on AWS Lambda, AWS ECS, and cloud‑native architectures.
- Familiarity with CI/CD infrastructure and testing integration patterns.
- Understanding of cloud services such as API Gateway, ALB, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, RDS, and S3.
- Hands‑on experience with GitHub Actions, Buildkite, and Dependabot workflows.
- Working knowledge of cloud observability tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and SecurityHub.
Useful & Desirable Skills
- Experience using OpenAPI for API contract validation and consumer testing.
- Knowledge of QuickSight or PowerBI for analyzing test data trends.
- Exposure to event‑driven and serverless architectures.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site and Glassdoor to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Benefits
Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.
This is a hybrid role.
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Skills Required
- 2 years of experience designing/maintaining production-grade software system end-to-end automation test solution
- Strong coding experience in TypeScript for UI and API test automation
- Working knowledge of Python for backend testing
- Experience with pytest for backend service validation
- Proficiency in TestCafe for browser-based end-to-end testing
- Experience testing applications deployed on AWS Lambda, AWS ECS
Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
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