Software Engineer in Test

The role

We're looking for a Software Engineer in Test to join our engineering team at Headout. You'll work within one of our product pods, ensuring features are shipped with quality, reliability, and speed. This role is hands-on - you'll write and execute test cases, build automation, and help troubleshoot production issues. It's a great opportunity for someone early in their career to learn, grow, and have real impact on a global product.

What Makes This Role Special

• Contribute to end-to-end testing across web, mobile, and backend systems
• Build and improve automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to ensure smooth, high-quality releases
• Gain exposure to diverse problem statements across multiple product pods
• Learn in a fast-paced environment while building a global consumer product

Women in Engineering Hiring Drive

• We're currently running a women-focused hiring drive for this role. We encourage women engineers to apply.

What Skills & Experience You Need

• 1–3 years of experience in automation testing for web, mobile, or backend systems
• Proficiency with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured)
• Experience writing clean, modular code for test automation
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Unix systems
• Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals and OOP concepts
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to ambiguity
• Good understanding of Java

Nice to Have

• Basic understanding of Docker/Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience in leveraging AI tools