Hoichoi is India's leading Bengali OTT platform — the digital arm of SVF, Eastern India's largest media & entertainment company. We stream 650+ Bengali movies, 185+ originals, and 3000+ hours of content to a global audience of ~250 million Bengalis across India, Bangladesh, and 100+ countries. We're part of a wider ecosystem alongside Sooper (AI-led micro-drama OTT) and LoglineAI (AI-native creative studio), and we're on a mission to entertain everyone in their native language.

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in programming, test automation, and software quality. You will work on building and maintaining automated test suites, performing end-to-end and smoke testing, and ensuring application quality across multiple client platforms throughout the software development lifecycle. Required Skills
• Basic proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Understanding of programming fundamentals, including functions, objects, asynchronous programming, and error handling.
• Familiarity with at least one testing framework: Jest, Mocha, or Vitest.
• Basic understanding of end-to-end testing, smoke testing, regression testing, and test automation.




• Familiarity with Maestro or mobile UI automation concepts.
• Basic understanding of performance testing and k6.
• Knowledge of SDLC, debugging, defect tracking, and software testing principles.
• Familiarity with Git, command-line tools, and basic API testing.
• Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Preferred Qualifications
• Hands-on experience with automation testing through internships, academic projects, or personal projects.
• Exposure to testing web, mobile, or OTT applications across multiple client platforms.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and automated test execution.
• Understanding of test automation design, reusable test utilities, and test reporting. Ideal Candidate
• Enjoys writing code to identify and prevent software defects.
• Has a strong foundation in programming and an interest in software quality engineering.
• Is eager to learn modern test automation tools and frameworks.
• Can collaborate effectively with developers and contribute to building reliable, high-quality software. Freshers and candidates with up to one year of experience are encouraged to apply.

📌 Software Development Engineer in Test (Kolkata)
🏢 Hoichoi
📍 Kolkata