Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company Description

About CyberArk:
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security offering for any identity – human or machine – across business applications, distributed workforces, hybrid cloud workloads and throughout the DevOps lifecycle. The world’s leading organizations trust CyberArk to help secure their most critical assets. To learn more about CyberArk, visit our CyberArk blogs or follow us on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Job Description

Sr. Software development engineer in test (Senior SDET) - R&D Cloud Security

Job Description

We are looking for a technically sharp and innovation-driven Senior SDET who thrives in a fast-paced, agile development environment. The ideal candidate is someone who not only executes test automation with precision but also brings creative thinking, builds POCs (Proofs of Concept), and continuously pushes boundaries to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

As an SDET, you will take complete ownership of quality initiatives, drive innovation in test design, and mentor others to elevate the overall engineering standards

• Quickly onboard and contribute to Agile sprints through both manual and automated testing.
• Independently drive POCs for new tools, frameworks, or testing approaches and evaluate their impact.
• Apply creative testing techniques to uncover edge cases and ensure high-quality user experiences.
• Design and develop robust, maintainable, and scalable test automation frameworks using Python (PyTest, Selenium – python based) and Playwright.
• Understand complex customer workflows and validate solutions accordingly.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and maintain testing infrastructure.
• Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating emerging technologies and integrating best practices into the QA process.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and mentor other QA engineers on innovative testing strategies and automation skills.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of hands-on experience as an SDET, preferably in product-based companies.
• Proven experience in designing POCs and driving innovative QA solutions.
• Strong coding skills in Python and experience with PyTest, Selenium- python based (Knowledge of Playwright will be added weightage).
• Hands-on experience in UI and API automation for web-based applications, preferably Cloud Native API testing in AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies (manual and automation).
• Experience writing and maintaining detailed test plans, cases, and documentation
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and integrating test automation into pipelines.
• Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and IDEs like PyCharm.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities in cross-functional and Agile team

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure or GCP.
• Experience in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain.
• Passion for innovation, automation at scale, and continuous quality improvement.

Experience Level

Senior Level