Test Automation Engineer - SDET job at NTT DATA in Irving, TX

Title: Test Automation Engineer / SDET - HYBRID

Location: Irving, US-TX, United States

HYBRID

Job Description:

Req ID: 365649

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Test Automation Engineer / SDET - HYBRID to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

We are looking for a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer / SDET with 5+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and ensure high-quality software delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering, test automation, CI/CD practices, and a proactive mindset to drive quality across the SDLC.

You will work closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to embed quality into the development lifecycle and support fast, reliable releases.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Framework Development

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend testing

Identify test scenarios suitable for automation and ensure high automation coverage

Develop automated test scripts using Java/Python (or similar languages)

Testing & Quality Engineering

Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and system testing

Execute automated and limited manual tests where required

Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, and test strategy discussions

Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)

Enable shift-left testing and continuous quality checks

Work with DevOps teams to support containerized and cloud-based test execution

Collaboration & Agile Practices

Work as part of Agile/Scrum teams, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Collaborate with developers to debug issues and improve testability

Provide clear test metrics, reports, and quality insights to stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

Evaluate and recommend improvements to test tools, frameworks, and processes

Stay updated with latest trends in test automation and quality engineering

Mentor junior QA/Automation engineers when needed

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Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in test automation / SDET roles

5+ years of Strong programming skills in Java or Python

5+ years of Experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress

5+ years of API automation experience using REST, or similar tools Assured, Postman

5+ years of Experience testing microservices and distributed systems

5+ years of Experience with Docker and containers (Kubernetes is a plus)

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest)

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with Git and version control workflows

Working knowledge of SQL and database testing

Understanding of performance and security testing basics (JMeter, OWASP concepts)

Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.