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Software Development Engineer in Test

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The SDET will ensure product quality by creating automated UI/API tests, performing manual testing, and managing defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

Platform Science is looking for a proactive SDET to ensure the highest product quality across our web and mobile applications. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of software development activities, from designing automated UI/API tests to executing exploratory manual testing. As this role supports a global organization, the ideal candidate will strike a balance between Indian and US time zones to collaborate with international clients and address production issues effectively.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Lifecycle Testing: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including new product releases, functional enhancements, and defect resolution.

  • Automation & Design: Design and implement automated UI and API tests for web applications; create and execute automation scripts for mobile using Appium, Selenium, or WebDriver.io.

  • Exploratory & Manual Testing: Execute manual and exploratory tests on features and bug fixes, using techniques like equivalence class, boundary value, and decision table testing.

  • Defect Management: Identify, track, and resolve software defects within Jira, ensuring all system malfunctions are addressed to meet strict quality standards.

  • Global Collaboration: Proactively communicate status and risks to stakeholders and attend international client calls to support production deployments.

Experience

Required Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a Software QA Engineer (or a Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering).

  • Mobile Testing Expertise: Experience testing Native and Hybrid applications (iOS & Android) and managing backward compatibility across different OS versions.

  • Coding Skills: Strong experience in Java coding; proficiency in general-purpose languages like JavaScript is also required.

  • Agile Practices: Hands-on experience with BDD, continuous integration (CI), and automated testing frameworks.

  • Technical Analysis: Ability to interpret complex technical documents, data models, and process diagrams.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Kotlin.

  • Familiarity with the latest trends in mobile IoT testing.

Traits of a Successful Candidate
  • Intellectual Humility: You are able to make mistakes, learn from them, and continuously improve your technical craft.

  • Customer-Centric: A focus on high-quality delivery with excellent follow-through on commitments.

  • Self-Motivated: Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a distributed, international team environment.

  • Clear Communicator: Ability to translate complex quality issues into actionable insights for management and engineering teams.

Benefits & Legal

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

  • 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.

Please note: The compensation details listed in India role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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Platform Science is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Top Skills

Appium
Bdd
Java
JavaScript
JIRA
Selenium
Webdriver.Io

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