AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Job Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET) Location: Hyderabad Employment Type: Full-time The job We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET) to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and modern quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C#, hands-on experience with MSTest/FlaUI, expertise in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and practical experience leveraging GitHub Copilot to accelerate test automation development, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity. Key responsibilities • 6–10 years of experience in software testing, test automation, or quality engineering, with substantial hands-on development experience. • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using C# and FlaUI for Desktop Based application which is also enabled in Browser based. • Integrate automated tests with Microsoft Test Platform and compatible test runners. • Troubleshoot test failures, debug application behavior, and resolve automation framework issues. • Use GitHub Copilot to accelerate the development of test scripts, reusable automation utilities, and test framework components. • Leverage AI-assisted coding to generate test scenarios, test data variations, assertions, and negative test cases. • Use GitHub Copilot to assist with code refactoring, debugging, documentation, and unit test development. • Design, implement, and maintain Azure DevOps YAML pipelines for automated test execution. • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD workflows to enable continuous validation. Experience with Git Preferred Skills • Experience with Microsoft Test Platform, VSTest, and automated test execution tools. • Knowledge of REST API automation using Postman or equivalent tools. • Experience with Selenium, Playwright, or other UI automation frameworks. • Knowledge of SQL and database validation. • Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation setup, execution, and reporting. • Experience with Azure DevOps REST APIs, pipeline artifacts, and test reporting. • Familiarity with parallel execution, distributed test environments, and regression optimization. • Understanding of AI-assisted software development, prompt engineering, and AI-generated code validation. • Experience measuring engineering productivity and automation effectiveness. . Measurable Performance Outcomes Performance will be assessed against agreed project baselines and delivery objectives. • Automation coverage: Increase automated coverage of prioritized regression scenarios. • Execution efficiency: Reduce regression execution time through optimization and parallelization where feasible. • Test reliability: Reduce flaky tests, false failures, and recurring automation issues. • CI/CD integration: Ensure agreed test suites execute reliably through Azure DevOps pipelines with published results. • AI-assisted productivity: Demonstrate measurable improvements in test development or maintenance efficiency using GitHub Copilot. • Code quality: Maintain reusable, reviewable, secure, and maintainable automation code. • Defect detection: Improve early identification of critical defects and regressions. • Knowledge sharing: Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and mentoring. Educational Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Relevant software testing, automation, or Microsoft technology certifications are desirable but not mandatory. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a hands-on Senior SDET with strong C# and MSTest expertise, proven Azure DevOps CI/CD experience, and the ability to apply GitHub Copilot effectively in test automation engineering. They can independently develop automation solutions, improve framework reliability, optimize test execution, and mentor other engineers while maintaining high standards of software quality. R&D at AVEVA Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name. Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/ India Benefits include: Gratuity, Medical and accidental insurance, very attractive leave entitlement, emergency leave days, childcare support, maternity, paternity and adoption leaves, education assistance program, home office set up support (for hybrid roles), well-being support It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/ Hybrid working We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process. Hiring process Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application proces