Software Engineer (SDET)
India
Product Development – Software Engineering /
Permanent /
Remote
About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
Sophos is seeking a talented, experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to join our Sophos Central team. As a member of the Sophos Central Software Development Engineer in Test team, you will be working directly with Development, UX, PM and other functional groups to ensure highest quality software development and releases for the Central product. We look forward to welcoming another fantastic member onto our team!
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable test automation frameworks to ensure thorough coverage of application features.
- Create and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit, integration, functional, and end-to-end tests to ensure high-quality releases.
- Implement and optimize test automation within CI/CD pipelines for faster feedback cycles, leveraging parallel test execution and intelligent test segmentation.
- Continuously improve test coverage and maintain high-quality standards by identifying gaps and addressing flaky tests. Provide detailed reporting and metrics on test results and quality status.
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software with automated tests from the start.
- Incorporate performance and security testing into the automation pipeline, using tools like JMeter and OWASP ZAP to ensure robust and secure applications.
What Will You Bring
- 3-8 years of experience in Java automation testing
- Proficiency in Java coding and experience in writing maintainable, efficient, and scalable Java test scripts.
- Proven experience in test automation framework development (preferably using Selenium).
- Experience testing RESTful web services.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience with automation in environments like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) and security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
- Desired to have experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and code coverage tools (e.g., JaCoCo, Istanbul).
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and test strategies (unit, integration, regression, E2E, TDD).
- Expertise in writing clear, maintainable, and scalable test scripts.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., preferably AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) for scalable test execution.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex test automation issues.
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What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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