Staff Software Development Engineer In Test

TL;DR

Staff Software Development Engineer In Test (QA Testing): Lead architecture and development of test automation frameworks, internal tools, and quality strategies for scalable, high-confidence releases. Focus on designing robust validation strategies, driving cross-team quality initiatives, and leveraging AI to enhance testing efficiency and developer productivity.

Location: Hybrid in Bengaluru, India with two days in office per week

Company

hirify.global is a product company focused on building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies, emphasizing simplicity and reliability in data access.

What you will do

• Lead architecture of internal test automation tools, libraries, and benchmarking utilities.
• Define and evolve quality strategies covering testability, release readiness, performance, and reliability.
• Drive cross-organizational quality initiatives to improve execution speed, observability, and feedback loops.
• Identify systemic risks and implement robust validation strategies for business-critical systems.
• Mentor engineers and champion best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align testing priorities with business objectives.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work hybrid in Bengaluru, India
• 10+ years experience building test automation frameworks and infrastructure at scale.
• Expertise in test architecture, code quality, and design principles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD systems.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, container orchestration, and data engineering concepts.
• Strong communication skills to support complex technical discussions.

Nice to have

• Database internals knowledge.
• Experience with ELT pipelines and data integrity testing.
• Understanding of C programming.
• Experience incorporating AI techniques to improve testing efficiency and defect detection.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, holidays, and volunteer days.
• RSU stock grants and professional development opportunities.
• Company virtual events, free food, and team-building activities.
• Monthly cell phone stipend and access to mental health support platform.