Software Development Engineer in Test is a technical individual contributor role at Swiggy and in this role, an individual is solely responsible for setting up and implementation of test automation strategy from Functional and Non-functional perspective for one module or multiple modules who you work with. In this role, you are also responsible to find innovative ways to optimize the test strategy for maximizing ROI from areas that are undertaken for automation.
Job Description
What will you get to do here?
- SDET is responsible for the addition of new capabilities and features in the automation framework which is used by the entire QA team for test automation. You are also responsible for managing and maintaining test coverage through periodic reports to engineering and stakeholders.
- Will play an expert role and demands a complete hands-on contribution on Single or multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be an Independent executioner and has prior experience in handling complex projects with stakeholders. ·
- Must have prior experience in creating optimal test strategy (Including Functional, Non-Functional, Analytics and automation) and test plans for short term and long-term projects both.
- Must have understanding and implementation level experience on design pattern
What qualities are we looking for?
- Should have 1-3 years experience in Automation Testing
- Should have a good understanding of relational databases like Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server.
- Should have hands-on experience in Java - Test automation. ·
- Experience in any scripting language like python,·
- Hands-on Experience on latest technologies for backend and front end development like react js, angular, Golang, servlet, bootstrap, input stream processing, JavaScript, NodeJS is a big plus.
- Must have experience in TestNG, Maven, HTTP client, rest and web services test automation, Selenium, Appium.
- Must have a good understanding of DB queries, API Testing using Rest assured, joins, etc
- Strong hands-on experience in Full-Stack QA / SDET practices, with a focus on automation and quality engineering.
- Good working knowledge of Appium with Java for mobile application automation.
- Hands-on experience with API testing using RestAssured or similar API automation frameworks.
- Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, including test planning, test case design, execution, defect management, and overall quality ownership.
- Ability to create test plans, provide effort estimations, and define effective test strategies.
- Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to investigate failures across application, API, automation, and infrastructure layers.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.
- Experience testing and debugging applications in distributed, cloud-native systems, with good understanding of logs, traces, service interactions, and failure scenarios.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a proactive engineering mindset, takes ownership, and actively identifies potential quality risks and improvements.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a fast-paced engineering team.
- B Tech/M Tech in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed college with 1-3 years of experience in a product development company
Visit our tech blogs to learn more about some the challenges we deal with:
https://bytes.swiggy.com/the-swiggy-delivery-challenge-part-one-6a2abb4f82f6
https://bytes.swiggy.com/swiggy-distance-service-9868dcf613f4
https://bytes.swiggy.com/the-tech-that-brings-you-your-food-1a7926229886
Visit our tech blogs to learn more about some the challenges we deal with: https://medium.com/swiggy-bytes
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in automation testing
- B Tech or M Tech in Computer Science or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in a product development company
- Understanding of relational databases including Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server
- Hands-on experience with Java test automation
- Experience with a scripting language such as Python
- Experience with TestNG, Maven, HTTP client, REST and web services test automation, Selenium, and Appium
- Understanding of database queries, joins, and API testing with RestAssured
- Experience with full-stack QA and SDET practices focused on automation and quality engineering
- Experience with Appium and Java for mobile application automation
- Experience with API testing using RestAssured or similar frameworks
- Understanding of test planning, test case design, execution, defect management, and quality ownership
- Ability to create test plans, provide effort estimations, and define test strategies
- Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Experience testing and debugging distributed, cloud-native systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering team
- Experience with React.js, Angular, Golang, Java Servlets, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Node.js, or input stream processing
- Understanding and implementation experience with design patterns
Swiggy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Swiggy and has not been reviewed or approved by Swiggy.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants and recurring liquidity events are ongoing, and feedback suggests office employees value this as part of total compensation. These programs provide a meaningful wealth‑creation lever by India tech standards.
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Parental & Family Support — Gender‑neutral parental policies were expanded with extended leave, flexible/part‑time options, bonding leave, fertility/adoption support, and structured re‑entry. Feedback suggests these updates are viewed as progressive and supportive for caregiving.
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Healthcare Strength — Company‑paid accident insurance for delivery partners includes hospitalization and OPD cover with extensions to family members. This safety net is notable within the gig‑economy context.
Swiggy Insights
What We Do
Swiggy is India’s leading on-demand delivery platform with a tech-first approach to logistics and a solution-first approach to consumer demands. With a presence in 500 cities across India, partnerships with hundreds of thousands of restaurants, an employee base of over 5000, a 2 lakh+ strong independent fleet of Delivery Executives, we deliver unparalleled convenience driven by continuous innovation. Built on the back of robust ML technology and fuelled by terabytes of data processed every day, Swiggy offers a fast, seamless and reliable delivery experience for millions of customers across India. From starting out as a hyperlocal food delivery service in 2014, to becoming a logistics hub of excellence today, our capabilities result not only in lightning-fast delivery for customers, but also in a productive and fulfilling experience for our employees. With Swiggy’s New Supply and the recent launches of Swiggy Instamart, Swiggy Genie, and Guiltfree, we are consistently making waves in the market, while continually growing the opportunities we offer our people. *We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
