Software Development Engineer In Test - I

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Development Engineer In Test - I based in India.** This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced engineering environment focused on the quality of AI-powered conversational products. You will help validate complex AI experiences while strengthening testing practices across the product lifecycle. The role combines hands-on manual and automated testing with data-quality and model-accuracy evaluation. You’ll work closely with engineering and AI teams to identify issues, communicate findings, and drive meaningful improvements. Your work will directly contribute to more reliable, accurate, and effective customer-facing AI solutions. The environment values ownership, technical curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a strong fit for a QA professional who wants to deepen their expertise in automation while working at the intersection of software testing and AI. ### Accountabilities - Test AI-based conversational products across functional and non-functional scenarios, ensuring product quality and reliability. - Plan, design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases throughout the development lifecycle. - Monitor and improve quality assurance processes, ensuring established standards, procedures, and testing practices are consistently followed. - Promote strong data-quality awareness across multiple teams and identify potential issues affecting product performance or AI outcomes. - Evaluate model behavior and identify areas where improvements in accuracy or quality are required. - Prepare detailed, actionable testing feedback to help engineering and AI teams improve models and overall product performance. - Use automation and API testing tools to expand test coverage and improve testing efficiency. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate defects, communicate risks, and support timely resolution of quality issues. - Contribute independently in a fast-paced environment while continuously improving testing approaches and technical skills. ## Requirements - 2+ years of professional QA or software testing experience, with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Strong hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing, including test planning, execution, and defect identification. - Proficiency with automation and testing tools such as Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, and Rest Assured. - Strong programming or scripting skills in Java or Python. - Good knowledge of SQL and experience working with data during testing and validation. - Familiarity with CI/CD and development tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Maven. - Solid understanding of functional and non-functional testing methodologies. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail. - Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide clear, actionable testing feedback. - Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of tasks while working independently in a rapidly evolving environment. ## Benefits - Fully remote work opportunity from India. - Opportunity to work on AI-powered conversational products and emerging agentic AI technologies. - Exposure to large-scale, enterprise-facing technology and complex customer experience use cases. - Collaborative environment with opportunities to work alongside engineering and AI-focused teams. - Opportunity to strengthen expertise in test automation, API testing, CI/CD, data quality, and AI model evaluation. - Full-time employment with opportunities for professional and technical growth.