Job description
About Securly
Tech Giant Scale. EdTech Innovation. Unmatched Student Impact.
Securly processes over 1.1 billion requests per day and 54 TB of data daily, protecting more than 20 million students across 20,000+ schools globally. Since pioneering the first cloud-based web filter for K–12 in 2013, Securly has built one of the most trusted, high-scale platforms for student safety, wellness, and engagement.
By turning data into meaningful, actionable intelligence, Securly enables schools to identify risk earlier, reduce harmful incidents, and strengthen student support—driving measurable improvements in student safety and wellbeing at scale.
We are proud to be consistently recognized as a Top Place to Work, named a Top 40 Most Used EdTech platform in the U.S., and included on the GSV 150 list as one of the most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills.
About the Role
We are looking for an Software Development Engineer in Test – Playwright Automation to help design, build, and scale automated testing for Securly’s modern, cloud-based products. This role is deeply engineering-focused and embedded within Agile development teams.
As an SDET, you will write production-quality automation code, validate system behavior across APIs and user interfaces, and partner closely with developers to improve quality early in the development lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring Securly’s products remain reliable, secure, and performant as we operate at massive scale.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Work Type: Hybrid
What You’ll Accomplish in Your First 12 Months
First 90 Days
• Build a strong understanding of Securly’s products, architecture, test strategy, and release workflows.
• Contribute automated tests using Playwright for critical user journeys and APIs.
• Collaborate with developers to review code for testability and identify quality gaps early.
First 180 Days
• Take ownership of automation coverage for one or more product areas.
• Improve test stability, execution time, and CI integration.
• Influence test strategy by identifying gaps in coverage across UI, API, and service layers.
First 360 Days
• Lead automation initiatives that measurably improve product quality and release confidence.
• Help evolve Securly’s automation framework, patterns, and best practices.
• Act as a quality advocate within engineering teams, mentoring peers and influencing design decisions.
Core Responsibilities
Test Automation & Engineering
• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, APIs, and services using Playwright.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable automation code as part of the production codebase.
• Ensure automation is integrated into CI/CD pipelines and supports rapid, reliable releases.
Collaboration & Quality Ownership
• Partner closely with developers to create test plans, review code for testability, and validate new features.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and design discussions.
• Communicate test results, risks, and quality insights clearly to engineering stakeholders.
System & API Testing
• Test web services and APIs, validating functional correctness, data integrity, and edge cases.
• Perform white-box testing (static and dynamic) to uncover defects early in development.
• Validate system behavior across backend services, databases, and UI layers.
Continuous Improvement
• Improve automation reliability, execution speed, and coverage over time.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual testing through smarter automation.
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and shared testing utilities.
Required Qualifications
• Has built and maintained automated test suites for web applications using Playwright or similar modern automation frameworks — capability typically developed through 2–4 years in an SDET or automation-focused role.
• Has written automation code using JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java, treating test code with the same quality standards as production code.
• Has collaborated closely with development teams to create test plans, review code for testability, and embed quality early in the Agile lifecycle.
• Has tested web services and APIs, validating functional behavior and data flows across systems.
• Has worked with databases and understands how to validate data correctness across layers.
• Has demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills when diagnosing test failures or system defects.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Selenium, Robot Framework, or transitioning legacy automation to Playwright.
• Exposure to white-box testing tools and techniques (static and dynamic analysis).
• Experience automating mobile applications using Appium or similar tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test execution at scale.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain quality risks and decisions clearly.
Why Securly
• Engineering at Scale: Test systems that operate at massive scale and support millions of users.
• Quality as a First-Class Citizen: Work in teams where automation and quality engineering are core to how products are built.
• Career Growth: Grow from SDET into Senior SDET or Quality Engineering leadership roles through hands-on ownership and technical impact.
• Collaborative Growth: Partner closely with engineers in India and the U.S. on complex, high-impact products.
Benefits (India)
• Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days remote weekly)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (employee, spouse, children)
• Accidental & Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (annual, casual, sick leave)
• Public Holidays (12+ per year)
• Retirement Benefits (EPF & gratuity)
• Equipment & WFH setup support
• Parental Leave (per statutory norms)
Typical Interview Process
Our hiring process is transparent and designed to assess both technical depth and team fit:
Typical Interview Process: L1 – Recruiter Screen (~30–45 min) • L2 – Automation Technical Interview (~45 min) • L3 – Coding / Automation Exercise (45–60 min) • L4 – Final Technical / Team Discussion (45 min)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Securly is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion, fairness, and respect.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
