Software Development Engineer In Test - I

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.