Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

About Us:

YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.

Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world’s top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.

We operate globally with offices in the US (NYC, Austin, Miami, Mountain View) APAC (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Singapore), and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.

What It’s Like to Work at YipitData:

YipitData isn’t a place for coasting—it’s a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals. From day one, you’ll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers.

Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData:

• Ownership That Matters: You’ll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes
• Rapid Growth: We compress years of learning into months
• Merit Over Titles: Trust and responsibility are earned through execution, not tenure
• Velocity with Purpose: We move fast, support each other, and aim high—always with purpose and intention

Who Thrives Here?

We hire sprinters, not coasters—people who:

• Choose growth over comfort
• Lead through challenges
• Are energized by high expectations

It’s not for everyone, and that’s intentional. If your ambition is matched by your work ethic—and you're hungry for a place where growth, impact, and ownership are the norm—YipitData might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the role:

This is a fully remote opportunity based in India. Standard work hours are from 8 am to 5 pm IST.

As our Senior SDET, You will be responsible for:

• Test Planning and Execution. Develop comprehensive test plans covering manual, automated, and performance testing based on an understanding of product requirements and business processes.
• Automated Testing, Performance and Stress Testing.  Be able to create and maintain efficient automated testing frameworks, writing test scripts and implementing automated testing processes.
• Defect Management and Communication Collaboration. Accurately record and track defects found during testing. Maintain close communication with cross-functional team members, collaborate to solve problems during testing, and promote the smooth progress of projects.

You are likely to succeed If you:

• Have at least 7 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing, with experience working in fast - paced and complex project environments preferred.
• Have 5 years of experience in automated testing and test case design, and be familiar with test plan development.
• Have defined and evolved test strategies and driving quality for big and complex releases.
• Are proficient in at least one programming language, such as C, C++, Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.
• Have rich experience in automated testing and be familiar with various automated testing frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, Robot framework, etc.
• Are proficient in API testing (such as Postman, REST Assured) and performance testing (such as JMeter, Gatling).
• Understand database operations (such as SQL) and have the ability to operate in a Linux environment.
• Are familiar with Agile development methods and are able to work efficiently in an Agile team.
• Have strong problem-solving and debugging skills, and be able to quickly locate and solve complex problems during software testing.
• Have good organizational, collaborative, and time-management skills, and be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking and cross-team environment.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people from different departments and levels.
• Have the ability to work independently, complete tasks with limited guidance, and be proactive in learning and adapting to new work requirements.
• Have an innovative mindset and a passion for learning new technologies, and be able to continuously explore and apply new testing methods and technologies to improve the efficiency and quality of testing work.

Bonus Points If You:

• Have designed and developed QA tools and services other than standard API/UI automation frameworks.
• Are familiar with professional QA methodologies and tools.
• Have a good understanding of QA-related Python. 
• Know how to use stress testing tools, have experience for api and backend features performance tests.
• Possess knowledge of SQL, Docker, Linux basics, and Pytest.

What We Offer:

Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary: 

• We care about your personal life and we mean it. We offer vacation time, parental leave, team events, learning reimbursement, and more!
• Your growth at YipitData is determined by the impact that you are making, not by tenure, unnecessary facetime, or office politics. Everyone at YipitData is empowered to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

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