SDET / Sr QA (5+ Yrs) at Circles in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

SDET / Sr QA (5+ Yrs) Location: India Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally. Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses: Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles’ SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity. Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide. Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year. Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers. Standardized Job Title:Senior Engineer, QA Role: SDET Location: Bangalore, India Job Description We are looking for a passionate and quality-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our QA team. In this role, you will not only build and maintain automated testing solutions, but also drive best practices in test automation across the team. You will collaborate closely with developers and QA engineers to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical automation expertise with a growth mindset, proactively improving automation strategies, mentoring team members, and helping shape the future of our test automation architecture and quality engineering practices. *Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and scaling of advanced automation frameworks using Java and Playwright for both web browser and mobile platforms. Mentorship & Influence: Act as a technical mentor for junior QA members, conducting code reviews for automation scripts and promoting best practices in software engineering. Quality Ownership: Drive the automation strategy for complex features, including API (backend) and UI (frontend) testing, ensuring best coverage achievable by automation  . Continuous Improvement: Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering. TestAutomation Expertise: At least 3 years of hands-on experience building and maintaining robust automation frameworks (Java, Playwright, Maven, Allure). Leadership Mindset: Proven ability to take ownership of projects, influence team decisions, and guide others toward technical excellence. CI/CD Integration: Strong experience with Git and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to automate test execution within the deployment workflow. Cross-Platform Testing: Proficient in testing and automating both web-based desktop applications and mobile devices. Problem-Solving & Communication: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Skills: Java, Playwright, Jenkins, Postman, JIRA, BrowserStack, Maven, Allure, Language: Professional proficiency in English; Proficiency in Japanese is a strong plus Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age. Data Protection and Privacy Statement By submitting an application for this position, you, as the applicant, or your authorised representative(s), consent toCircles’ Candidate Data Protection and Privacy Policy.You also agree to the collection, use, and/or disclosure of your personal data by us solely for recruitment purposes as specified in the Policy. 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