# Automation Engineer/SDET Consultant

**Company:** [Side](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ryEW8icxs3mdwJYB31Ab5U.md)
**Location:** Bengaluru, India
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Quality Assurance

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## Description

Are you passionate about gaming, quality, and cutting-edge tech? We are looking for a **hands-on SDET Consultant** who loves breaking things (so our players don’t have to) and building robust, lightning-fast automation frameworks.  
  
In this role, you won't just write scripts—you’ll be a core player in driving our **automation-first QA strategy** across backend systems, powerful APIs, and immersive mobile gaming experiences. If you live and breathe code, despise flaky tests, and want to leverage next-gen AI tools to build bulletproof games, press **START** on this opportunity!  
  
🎯 What You'll Do (Your Quest Log)

-   **Own the Automation Pipeline:** Develop, scale, and maintain automated test suites for critical user journeys, Build Verification Tests (BVT), and deep regression cycles.
-   **Power Up Backend & APIs:** Build and execute seamless API/backend automation, integrating tests directly into **Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines** for continuous delivery.
-   **Conquer Mobile Coverage:** Contribute directly to mobile automation initiatives, expanding our automated test coverage across platforms.
-   **Exterminate Bugs:** Debug automation failures relentlessly, eliminate flaky tests, and ensure maximum test stability in a fast-paced release environment.
-   **Collaborate & Conquer:** Partner closely with our top-tier QA and SDET engineers to deliver robust automation solutions quickly and reliably.
-   **Harness AI Superpowers:** Utilize cutting-edge AI coding assistants like **Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot** to supercharge your automation development and accelerate debugging.

## Requirements

### 🛡️ What You Need to Bring (Player Stats)

-   **Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience as an SDET or Automation Enginee**r.
-   **Coding Mastery:** Strong, demonstrable coding skills in **Java, Python, or TypeScript**.
-   **Core Competencies:** Proven experience with **API, UI, and/or mobile automation frameworks**.
-   **DevOps Synergy:** Working knowledge of **Jenkins** or similar modern CI/CD tools.
-   **Problem-Solving Mindset:** Exceptional debugging skills with a keen eye for root-cause analysis.
-   **Bonus XP:** Hands-on experience using AI coding and automation assistants to boost productivity!

## Benefits

**What we offer:**

-   The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
-   Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.  
    

**Who we are:**

_Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world._ _**Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience**_ _from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with_ _**15+ studios**_ _in_ _**over a dozen countries**_ _across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia._  

_Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets._  

_Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences._   

_For more information, visit_ [_www.side.inc_](http://www.side.inc)_._