R&D Senior Member of Technical Staff

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET)

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-time 

The job  

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET) to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and modern quality engineering solutions. 

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C#, hands-on experience with MSTest/FlaUI, expertise in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and practical experience leveraging GitHub Copilot to accelerate test automation development, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity. 

Key responsibilities 

• 6–10 years of experience in software testing, test automation, or quality engineering, with substantial hands-on development experience. 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using C# and FlaUI for Desktop Based application which is also enabled in Browser based. 

• Integrate automated tests with Microsoft Test Platform and compatible test runners. 

• Troubleshoot test failures, debug application behavior, and resolve automation framework issues. 

• Use GitHub Copilot to accelerate the development of test scripts, reusable automation utilities, and test framework components. 

• Leverage AI-assisted coding to generate test scenarios, test data variations, assertions, and negative test cases. 

• Use GitHub Copilot to assist with code refactoring, debugging, documentation, and unit test development. 

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure DevOps YAML pipelines for automated test execution. 

• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD workflows to enable continuous validation. Experience with Git 

 Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Test Platform, VSTest, and automated test execution tools. 

• Knowledge of REST API automation using Postman or equivalent tools. 

• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, or other UI automation frameworks. 

• Knowledge of SQL and database validation. 

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation setup, execution, and reporting. 

• Experience with Azure DevOps REST APIs, pipeline artifacts, and test reporting. 

• Familiarity with parallel execution, distributed test environments, and regression optimization. 

• Understanding of AI-assisted software development, prompt engineering, and AI-generated code validation. 

• Experience measuring engineering productivity and automation effectiveness. .

Measurable Performance Outcomes 

Performance will be assessed against agreed project baselines and delivery objectives. 

• Automation coverage: Increase automated coverage of prioritized regression scenarios. 

• Execution efficiency: Reduce regression execution time through optimization and parallelization where feasible. 

• Test reliability: Reduce flaky tests, false failures, and recurring automation issues. 

• CI/CD integration: Ensure agreed test suites execute reliably through Azure DevOps pipelines with published results. 

• AI-assisted productivity: Demonstrate measurable improvements in test development or maintenance efficiency using GitHub Copilot. 

• Code quality: Maintain reusable, reviewable, secure, and maintainable automation code. 

• Defect detection: Improve early identification of critical defects and regressions. 

• Knowledge sharing: Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and mentoring. 

Educational Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 

• Relevant software testing, automation, or Microsoft technology certifications are desirable but not mandatory. 

Ideal Candidate Profile 

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Senior SDET with strong C# and MSTest expertise, proven Azure DevOps CI/CD experience, and the ability to apply GitHub Copilot effectively in test automation engineering. They can independently develop automation solutions, improve framework reliability, optimize test execution, and mentor other engineers while maintaining high standards of software quality. 

R&D at AVEVA 

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

India Benefits include:  

Gratuity, Medical and accidental insurance, very attractive leave entitlement, emergency leave days, childcare support, maternity, paternity and adoption leaves, education assistance program, home office set up support (for hybrid roles), well-being support

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.