Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Hybrid
Company: Snic Solutions
Product: Factory Thread (B2B SaaS Data Platform)

About Snic Solutions

Snic Solutions is building Factory Thread a next-generation B2B SaaS data platform designed to empower manufacturing enterprises with actionable insights and smarter decision-making. The platform integrates data across systems and leverages AI to unlock operational intelligence. It supports flexible deployment across cloud on-premise and private cloud environments.

We are a fast-growing high-impact team working at the intersection of data engineering AI and industrial systems.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will play a critical role in ensuring the quality reliability and scalability of the Factory Thread platform. This role goes beyond traditional QArequiring strong engineering skills to build robust test frameworks automate complex workflows and embed quality across the development lifecycle.

You will work closely with engineers product managers and architects to design and implement testing strategies for a distributed data-intensive platform.

Key Responsibilities

Test Engineering & Automation

• Design develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for backend services APIs and data pipelines
• Build automated test suites for functional integration regression and performance testing
• Implement data validation and pipeline testing for ETL/ELT workflows

Quality Strategy

• Define and drive quality standards test strategies and best practices across the engineering team
• Ensure test coverage across microservices APIs and distributed systems
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and fast feedback loops

Platform & System Testing

• Validate end-to-end workflows across heterogeneous systems (ERP MES IoT etc.)
• Test deployments across cloud on-premise and hybrid environments
• Ensure system reliability under scale via performance and load testing

Collaboration & Ownership

• Work closely with developers to shift-left testing and improve code quality
• Participate in design reviews to identify testability and quality risks early
• Contribute to improving observability monitoring and debugging practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 38 years of experience in SDET / QA Automation / Software Engineering roles
• Strong programming skills in Python Java or similar languages
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. PyTest JUnit TestNG Selenium Playwright)
• Solid understanding of:
  • API testing (REST OData)
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions Jenkins etc.)
• Experience with data validation and testing data pipelines
• Familiarity with databases (SQL) and data modeling
• Understanding of distributed systems and system design basics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data platforms analytics systems or ETL pipelines
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and containerization (Docker Kubernetes)
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter k6 Locust)
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems (MES ERP IoT) is a plus
• Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines testing is an added advantage

What Were Looking For

• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on building quality into the product
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving requirements
• Analytical thinker who can identify edge cases in complex data workflows
• Passion for engineering excellence and automation-first testing

Why Join Snic Solutions

• Opportunity to shape the quality foundation of a core product (Factory Thread)
• Work on cutting-edge problems in data integration and AI for manufacturing
• High-impact role in a small collaborative team
• Flexibility in deployment environments (cloud industrial edge)

Required Experience:

Senior IC