Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test - Python | Automation | Robot Framework | 5y to 7y

Job Title:

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test - Python | Automation | Robot Framework | 5y to 7y

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. 

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Role Overview:

Job Summary
We are seeking a pro active, highly technical Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead our quality initiatives and accelerate our engineering velocity. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your excellent python/robot skills to architect, build, and scale robust automation frameworks from the ground up. We are looking for an innovator who is excited to integrate cutting-edge AI tools into our testing pipelines to solve complex bottlenecks. Beyond writing code, you will be a highly collaborative team player dedicated to mentoring team members, elevating our overall engineering standards, and ensuring we deliver a flawless product to our customers.

About the Role:

• Framework Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable automated test frameworks for our APIs, microservices, and UI using industry best practices.

• Test Strategy & Execution: Take a pro active approach to quality by shifting tests left. Partner closely with developers and product managers during the design phase to identify edge cases and define comprehensive test strategies.

• Innovation & Efficiency: Continuously evaluate and implement AI tools (e.g., AI-assisted code generation, intelligent test failure analysis, or automated log summarization) to optimize our CI/CD pipelines and reduce manual triage time.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a quality champion within the organization. You will be responsible for mentoring team members, conducting rigorous code reviews, and elevating the overall testing standards of the engineering group.

• Collaboration: Be an exceptional team player. Work cross-functionally with Dev, DevOps, and Product to ensure seamless integration of tests into our deployment pipelines and efficiently triage complex production issues.

About you:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience as an SDET, Automation Engineer, or Software Engineer with a heavy focus on infrastructure and automated testing.

• Technical Proficiency: Excellent python/robot skills. You must be deeply comfortable writing clean, object-oriented Python code and building complex automation suites using the Robot Framework.

• API & Backend Testing: Strong experience testing RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, and working with event-driven systems.

• CI/CD Integration: Proven experience integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and working with containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Problem Solving: Exceptional debugging skills and the ability to trace issues through complex distributed systems.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, JMeter).

• Previous experience evaluating or implementing LLMs/AI models into testing workflows.

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.

Our Commitment to You :

At Skyhigh Security, we are committed to creating a safe and trustworthy experience for our customers, employees, and candidates. Please be aware that fraudulent recruiting activity can occur through fake job postings or impersonated communications.

Skyhigh Security conducts interviews through professional channels only and does not use text messages, instant messaging, or group chats for interviews. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your date of birth, Social Security number, or national ID number—during the interview process.

Skyhigh Security also does not require candidates to pay fees, purchase products or services, or process payments of any kind as part of the recruiting or hiring process. And Skyhigh Security will never keep any original work authorization documents that we may be required to review during the hiring process.