Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Role Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (Mid / Senior / Lead)
Department: Product Engineering
Location: Mumbai / Pune (Onsite)
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Experience: 6+ years (hiring across mid to lead levels)
Employment Type: Full time
About Scitara
Scitara is a global leader in digital transformation for scientific laboratories, enabling connectivity, automation, and data integrity across instruments, applications, and enterprise systems. Our cloud-based platform empowers the world's top pharma, biotech, life sciences, and industrial RD labs to modernize workflows and accelerate scientific outcomes. Engineering at Scitara sits at the intersection of cutting-edge software + real-world science, solving complex integration and data challenges that directly impact innovation in medicine, therapeutics, and materials research. Be part of a team that takes complete ownership of the product lifecycle, from concept to delivery, and from architecture to user experience.
Role Summary:




As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be responsible for engineering scalable, code-driven test systems that ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of Scitara's cloud-based informatics platform. This is not a traditional QE role. You will write production-grade automation code, design test frameworks, validate complex backend and integration workflows, and embed quality deeply into the development lifecycle. You will operate as an engineering peer to developers, contributing to system design, CI/CD pipelines, and technical decision-making. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments, brings strong problem-solving skills, and continuously raises the quality bar through innovation and technical ownership.
Key Outcomes (First 6–12 Months):
Design or enhance automation frameworks achieving 80%+ coverage for regression-critical paths. Implement API, Web Socket, backend, and UI automati

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