Software Development Engineer in Test
Platform Science3 days ago
Chennai, IndiaMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Participate in feature releases, platform upgrades, functional enhancements, performance testing, and defect resolution across the full software development lifecycle.
- Design, build, maintain, and execute automated UI and API test frameworks for web, iOS, and Android applications.
- Perform exploratory and manual testing of new features and bug fixes.
- Identify, document, isolate, and track defects in Jira, including root-cause investigations, logs, and reproduction steps.
- Communicate project status, risks, and technical blockers across Indian and US time zones and help address critical production issues.
- Research and adopt quality engineering, test automation, and continuous integration best practices.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a Software QA Engineer or SDET.
- Strong programming proficiency in Java; Kotlin or JavaScript experience is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience creating automated tests for native and hybrid iOS and Android applications using Appium, Selenium, or WebdriverIO.
- Deep understanding of backward compatibility testing across operating system versions and device configurations.
- Applied knowledge of Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Tables, and Use Case testing.
- Experience with Behavior-Driven Development, CI/CD pipelines, and exploratory testing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical QA engineering experience.
- Clear written and verbal communication, analytical ability, ownership, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Provident fund and gratuity in accordance with applicable laws.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays in accordance with applicable laws.
- Twenty-six weeks of paid maternity leave in accordance with applicable laws.
- Regular full-time employee benefits are offered; the role is based in Chennai and requires coordination across Indian and US time zones.
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About Platform Science
Platform Science builds an open IoT and software platform for commercial fleets to manage in-cab devices, telematics, ELD compliance, and third-party applications. It sells SaaS and platform services to trucking and transportation operators, vehicle OEMs, and app developers, providing tools to develop, deploy, and secure apps across vehicles. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, the company is privately held and partners with manufacturers and equipment providers across the supply chain.