Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About Sonata Software : Sonata Software is a leading global IT services and consulting company that specializes in providing innovative technology solutions. We focus on driving digital transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. We are urgently hiring a talented and experienced Sr. SDET to join our dynamic team. Job Summary : We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 7-12 years of experience to take ownership of our testing processes and ensure the delivery of high-quality software. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in test automation, performance testing, telemetry systems, and observability tools. You will be responsible for writing high-quality, testable code, designing comprehensive testing strategies, and integrating performance monitoring and observability systems to ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems. Key Responsibilities :

• Write high-quality, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests, ensuring robust test coverage and system reliability.
• Conduct end-to-end, load, and performance tests to validate system functionality, scalability, and reliability.
• Use testing frameworks and tools like Jest, Cypress, Artillery, Playwright, and Selenium to ensure comprehensive test coverage and automation.
• Automate testing processes to ensure continuous quality assurance across the development lifecycle.
• Highly skilled in testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, and telemetry tools like OpenTelemetry, Zipkin, and New Relic (APM).
• Develop and maintain telemetry systems for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing performance data across all systems, integrating with logging and monitoring tools.
• Build and configure observability dashboards, and collaborate on the implementation of logging, monitoring, and alerting tools to proactively identify and address system anomalies and performance issues.
• Define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level objectives (SLOs) to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to promote best practices in building observable and reliable systems, including guidance on instrumentation, logging, and performance optimization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest serverless technologies, testing frameworks, and observability tools to continuously improve and refine testing processes.
• Participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and contribute to the prevention of future incidents.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation within the team and organization.
• Promote the organization's desired culture and values, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Take ownership of identifying and mitigating technical risks that could impact system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and manage the scope of reliability-focused projects and ensure alignment with business goals.

• 7-12 years of experience in software development and test automation, with a strong background in quality engineering and testing practices.
• Proven expertise in testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, and Jest, and experience with performance testing tools like Artillery and Cypress.
• In-depth knowledge of telemetry systems and observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Zipkin, New Relic (APM), etc.
• Strong experience in building, maintaining, and integrating monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Experience with serverless technologies and modern development practices.
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to industry best practices.
• Experience with continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) practices and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and deliver actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across teams and with stakeholders.

• Experience in cloud-native environments and working with serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

• Work with a global leader in IT services and technology solutions.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages learning and development.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.