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We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with extensive industry experience to define and execute the design, development, and maintenance of Fivetran’s test automation tools and framework using reliable and scalable techniques. As a Senior SDET, you will focus on solving complex testing difficulties by designing, developing and improving automation and reporting frameworks. You will invest in improving test stability and performance of the framework by developing innovative solutions to boost Fivetran’s testing efficiency. You will also coach Fivetran quality engineers to be best-in-class automation engineers, and will continuously work with the team to ensure high standards for automation. The ideal candidate will be highly technical, detail-oriented, creative, motivated, and focused on achieving results. This is a full-time position based out of our Bangalore office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.
Job Responsibility:
Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide meaningful, risk-focused feedback
Design and evolve scalable automation frameworks in Java with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and data correctness
Build the datalakes team’s automation suite from the ground up, establishing the foundations, patterns, and best practices for scalable and maintainable test automation
Write high-signal test strategies for complex features and automate them across multiple environments
Improve CI/CD pipelines by building robust validation layers that prevent silent failures and regressions
Build internal tools and proof-of-concepts to improve engineering productivity, including areas such as: Faster debugging and failure triagingi, Improved test scenario generation, Flaky test detection, Better log analysis and root-cause identification
Use modern engineering tools, including basic AI-assisted tooling where appropriate, to improve development and testing workflows
Actively measure and improve engineering impact through reliability metrics, automation efficiency, and defect prevention signals
Collaborate with engineering teams to drive a culture of quality ownership and automation-first thinking
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in the software industry with a strong passion for quality, automation, and engineering excellence
Strong proficiency in Java and a deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Experience designing scalable automation frameworks and identifying negative, edge, and high-risk scenarios
Strong understanding of distributed systems risks such as schema drift, idempotency failures, data inconsistencies, and race conditions
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, or Buildkite
Experience working with backend automation frameworks
Knowledge of database testing and ETL or data pipeline validation is a strong plus
Basic familiarity with AI-assisted developer tools and productivity workflows
Ability to use AI tools effectively for tasks such as debugging, test design, documentation, or log analysis, with appropriate validation of outputs
Good judgment in verifying generated results and maintaining quality, reliability, and safety in engineering workflows
Interest in using modern tooling to improve engineering productivity and effectiveness
Exposure to datalake technologies and concepts such as object storage, file-based table formats, metadata management, and large-scale data processing workflows
Familiarity with testing data movement, schema evolution, partitioning, and data correctness in datalake environments is a plus
Nice to have:
Knowledge of database testing and ETL or data pipeline validation is a strong plus
Familiarity with testing data movement, schema evolution, partitioning, and data correctness in datalake environments is a plus
What we offer:
100% employer-paid medical insurance
Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents