# Automation Engineer/SDET Consultant

## Details

- **Company:** [Side](https://hitmarker.net/companies/side.md)
- **Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- **Contract type:** Full Time
- **Level:** Intermediate \(2–5 years\)
- **Tags:** Software Engineering, Quality Assurance \(QA\)
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Apply:** [View and apply on Hitmarker](https://hitmarker.net/jobs/side-automation-engineer-sdet-consultant-4486879)

## Description

Are you passionate about gaming, quality, and cutting-edge tech? We are looking for a **hands-on SDET Consultant** who loves breaking things (so our players don’t have to) and building robust, lightning-fast automation frameworks.

In this role, you won't just write scripts—you’ll be a core player in driving our **automation-first QA strategy** across backend systems, powerful APIs, and immersive mobile gaming experiences. If you live and breathe code, despise flaky tests, and want to leverage next-gen AI tools to build bulletproof games, press **START** on this opportunity!

? What You'll Do (Your Quest Log)

- **Own the Automation Pipeline:** Develop, scale, and maintain automated test suites for critical user journeys, Build Verification Tests (BVT), and deep regression cycles.
- **Power Up Backend & APIs:** Build and execute seamless API/backend automation, integrating tests directly into **Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines** for continuous delivery.
- **Conquer Mobile Coverage:** Contribute directly to mobile automation initiatives, expanding our automated test coverage across platforms.
- **Exterminate Bugs:** Debug automation failures relentlessly, eliminate flaky tests, and ensure maximum test stability in a fast-paced release environment.
- **Collaborate & Conquer:** Partner closely with our top-tier QA and SDET engineers to deliver robust automation solutions quickly and reliably.
- **Harness AI Superpowers:** Utilize cutting-edge AI coding assistants like **Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot** to supercharge your automation development and accelerate debugging.