Job Description \nAgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.\nWHY JOIN US \nIf you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!\nABOUT THE ROLE \nWe are looking for a Senior SDET Engineer to lead the design and evolution of scalable automation frameworks across web and API layers. In this role, you’ll drive a quality-first approach by shaping automation strategy, strengthening CI/CD testing practices, and ensuring reliable releases for modern microservices-based systems. Working with technologies like Java, Playwright, and REST Assured, you’ll influence engineering standards while mentoring teams on advanced QA practices.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO \n- Build and maintain scalable, robust automation frameworks from the ground up for both Web and API layers;- Define the automation strategy, ensuring high test coverage and reliable release cycles within squads;- Create comprehensive API automation suites to ensure the integrity of microservices;- Implement and manage frontend automation scripts to ensure a top-tier user experience;- Mentor other engineers on testing best practices and foster a quality-first culture.\nMUST HAVES \n- 4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer ;- Strong programming skills in Java with a developer-first approach to QA;- Extensive experience using REST Assured for API automation;- Proven hands-on experience with Playwright for frontend automation;- Deep understanding of the shift-left approach and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines ;- Ability to work independently and provide technical direction on quality initiatives;- Upper-intermediate English level .\nNICE TO HAVES \n- Previous experience in Loyalty or Fintech domains;- Experience with performance or load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling;- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and SQL for data validation within test scripts;- Experience working with mocking frameworks.\nPERKS AND BENEFITS \n- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.- Flextime: Adaptable schedule with remote and office options.\nRequirements \n4+ years of experience as an SDET Engineer; Strong programming skills in Java with a developer-first approach to QA; Extensive experience using REST Assured for API automation; Proven hands-on experience with Playwright for frontend automation; Deep understanding of the shift-left approach and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines; Ability to work independently and provide technical direction on quality initiatives; Upper-intermediate English level.