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Testing Jobs Weekly #02: QA & SDET Openings

21 October 2026

Focus: Software Testing, Quality Engineering, Test Automation and SDET

Looking for your next opportunity in software testing?

Welcome to Testing Jobs Weekly, a recurring series featuring QA, SDET, test automation and quality engineering opportunities. This edition covers roles posted between 14 and 21 October 2026.

Each edition brings together relevant openings, important requirements and direct application links, so you can spend less time searching and more time preparing and applying.

How to read this edition: All roles below are full-time. Experience requirements were not stated in the listing summaries, so check the full job description before applying. Where a listing shows a work arrangement, I have reported it as listed.

International and Remote QA Jobs

Candidates looking beyond India can explore testing positions through these location-specific pages.

These pages are updated as openings are added or removed. Always check location restrictions, employment type, work authorization requirements and application status before applying.

This Week’s India Opportunities

Posted 20 October

1. Caterpillar Inc.: Five Fully Remote Testing Roles

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote (all five roles)

  • Roles listed:

    • Senior ETL Tester (AWS, Azure, Python, SQL, Selenium)

    • Software Test Engineer – Dynamics 365 (Azure, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Selenium, JMeter, Playwright, Cucumber, Robot Framework, Postman)

    • Senior Software Test Engineer – D365 (Azure, Python, SQL, Selenium, JMeter, Playwright, AI, TDD)

    • Senior QA Automation Engineer – AEM Assets (Selenium, JMeter, Playwright, Cypress, LoadRunner)

    • Senior Engineering Manager – Performance Engineering, QA (AWS, Azure, Microservices, AI)

  • Why consider it: One employer is hiring across ETL testing, Dynamics 365 testing, AEM automation and performance leadership. Remote roles from a large company are rare, so this is worth checking whichever area you work in.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 20 October 2026

2. RemoteStar: QA Automation Engineer, Python

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: AWS, Python, SQL, PyTest, AI

  • Why consider it: A good match for Python-first automation engineers who want to stay remote. The AI tag suggests some exposure to AI-related testing.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 20 October 2026

3. Carelon Global Solutions Philippines: Senior QA Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote. The company name shows “Philippines”, so confirm the hiring entity and location before applying.

  • Key skills: AWS, GCP, Azure, Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Jenkins, Postman

  • Why consider it: A broad automation stack across several languages, three cloud platforms and three UI frameworks. It suits a senior tester who is comfortable moving between tools.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 20 October 2026

4. YASH Technologies: Tech Lead QA, Master Data Management (MDM)

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: AWS, Azure, ETL, Jenkins, JMeter, Python, Selenium, SQL

  • Why consider it: A lead role that combines data-heavy testing (MDM and ETL) with automation and performance tooling. It suits QAs moving from data validation into leadership.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 20 October 2026

Posted 19 October

5. Nokia: NAP Network Test Automation Development Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: India, on-site. The role was listed multiple times, so there may be several openings or locations.

  • Key skills: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Java, Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework, Jenkins, Postman, AI

  • Why consider it: A rare network-focused automation role with a modern stack of containers, cloud and Python frameworks. It suits testers who want to get into telecom and network testing.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 19 October 2026

6. Concentrix: Sr. SDET + AI Developer (TCF)

  • Location and arrangement: Bangalore, India, on-site

  • Key skills: TypeScript, Playwright, AI (the listing also shows a “Game” tag)

  • Why consider it: A hybrid SDET and AI development role built on Playwright and TypeScript. Check the full description to see what the AI work involves.

  • Apply: Apply Link.

  • Job posted: 19 October 2026

7. Concentrix: SDET I (TCF)

  • Location and arrangement: Bangalore, India, on-site

  • Key skills: Azure, Python, TypeScript, Java, Playwright, Cucumber, Rest Assured, Jenkins (the listing also shows a “Game” tag)

  • Why consider it: An entry-level SDET role with a mix of UI and API automation tools. Having two language families listed makes it flexible for Java or Python testers.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 19 October 2026

8. HCL Technologies: Three SDET Roles

  • Location and arrangement: India, on-site

  • Roles listed: SDET Senior Test Lead, SDET Senior Test Specialist, SDET Senior Automation Tester

  • Key skills: Not listed in the source data

  • Why consider it: Three SDET levels are open at once, from automation tester through test specialist to test lead. Pick the level that matches your experience.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 19 October 2026

9. Deutsche Bank: Automation Tester / SDET

  • Location and arrangement: Pune, India, on-site

  • Key skills: Not listed in the source data

  • Why consider it: A banking-domain SDET role in a major technology hub. Read the description closely for the exact stack.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 19 October 2026

10. United Airlines: Associate Engineer, Digital Technology (SDET/QA)

  • Location and arrangement: India, on-site

  • Key skills: Not listed in the source data

  • Why consider it: The “Associate Engineer” title points to an early-career or junior SDET entry into airline technology. Confirm the experience level in the description.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 19 October 2026

Posted 18 October

11. Weekday (YC W21): Two Fully Remote QA Roles

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Roles listed:

    • QA Engineer (AWS, SQL, Rest Assured, Postman, Xray)

    • QA Automation (AWS, Selenium)

  • Salary: ₹10,00,000 to ₹25,00,000 on both listings

  • Why consider it: Remote QA roles with a stated salary range, which is uncommon. The QA Engineer listing leans toward API testing, and the QA Automation listing toward Selenium.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 18 October 2026

12. Spotter Labs: Quality Assurance Engineer, Junior Product Manager – AI, Trucking

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: GCP, SQL, React

  • Why consider it: The title combines QA with a junior product-management role in AI for trucking. It may suit a tester who wants to move toward product work. Read the description carefully, because the title is unusual.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 18 October 2026

Posted 17 October

13. HCL Technologies: Accessibility Testing and Python Roles

  • Location and arrangement: India, on-site

  • Roles listed: Senior Tester – Accessibility Testing and Python (posted 17 October, with repeat listings on 15 October), Test Lead – Accessibility Testing and Python, Test Specialist – Accessibility Testing and Python

  • Key skills: Accessibility testing and Python (from the titles)

  • Why consider it: Accessibility testing paired with Python is a niche combination with less competition than general automation. It is worth a look if you already do WCAG or accessibility work.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 17 October 2026 (Senior Tester); 15 October 2026 (Test Lead and Test Specialist)

Posted 16 October

14. Barclays: Test Automation Lead

  • Location and arrangement: Pune, India, on-site

  • Key skills: Java, Selenium, Cucumber, AI

  • Why consider it: A leadership-track automation role in banking, built on a Java, Selenium and Cucumber BDD stack.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 16 October 2026

Posted 15 October

15. Standard Chartered: Lead, Penetration Testing

  • Location and arrangement: Bangalore, India, on-site

  • Key skills: Microservices, Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, Oracle, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, Cucumber, Rest Assured, TestNG, Postman, AI

  • Why consider it: A security-testing lead role. The tag list includes several automation tools, so confirm in the description how much automation the role involves.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

16. Madiff: Manual QA Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: SQL, Appium, Selenium, Playwright, Postman

  • Why consider it: A manual role that also lists mobile and web automation tools. It suits a manual tester who wants to grow into automation while working remotely.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

17. Qualys: Senior QA Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: Pune, India, on-site

  • Key skills: Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, Python, Java, SQL, PyTest, JUnit, TestNG, Jenkins

  • Why consider it: A cloud-native QA role at a security product company, with both Python and Java test frameworks listed.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

18. Gartner: Security Engineer, Penetration Testing

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: AI (the only tag listed)

  • Why consider it: A remote security-testing role at a well-known research and advisory firm. Read the description for the stack and the required certifications.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

19. Embrace Software Inc: Senior QA Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Selenium, JMeter, Playwright, Cypress, Allure, AI

  • Why consider it: A broad senior automation role that covers UI, performance and reporting in one position.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

20. DTCC: Performance Test Engineering Associate

  • Location and arrangement: India, on-site

  • Key skills: AWS, Python, Oracle, JMeter, Jenkins

  • Why consider it: An associate-level entry into financial-infrastructure performance testing. Last week’s DTCC listing was the senior version of this role, so this one suits someone earlier in a performance career.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

21. Tether Operations Limited: Automation QA Engineer (QVAC), 100% Remote

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: Web3

  • Why consider it: A remote automation role in the Web3 space. Review the description before applying, because blockchain-domain knowledge may matter.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

22. HCL Technologies: Performance Testing Roles (JMeter and LoadRunner)

  • Location and arrangement: India, on-site

  • Roles listed: Test Lead – Performance Testing, JMeter, LoadRunner; Senior Tester – Performance Testing, JMeter, LoadRunner

  • Key skills: JMeter and LoadRunner (from the titles)

  • Why consider it: Two levels are open for performance testers who already use JMeter or LoadRunner.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 15 October 2026

Posted 14 October

23. Baker Hughes: Senior Embedded Test Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: Python

  • Why consider it: A remote embedded testing role in the energy sector, which is rare. It suits testers with embedded or hardware-adjacent experience.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 14 October 2026

24. PwC: Senior Automation Tester

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: Python, Java, Selenium, Playwright

  • Why consider it: A remote automation role at a Big Four firm. It lists both Python and Java, so it is open to testers from either background.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 14 October 2026

25. SS&C Technologies: Senior Software QA Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: Python, Java, Selenium, Playwright, AI, Rest Assured, Postman

  • Why consider it: A remote senior role covering UI automation, API automation and AI exposure.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 14 October 2026

26. EY: Staff Application Security, AI Automation Engineer

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: AWS, Azure, JavaScript, Python

  • Why consider it: A security-focused automation role with an AI angle. It suits QAs who want to move toward application security.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 14 October 2026

27. Computacenter: Test Engineer, Tosca

  • Location and arrangement: India, fully remote

  • Key skills: JavaScript

  • Why consider it: Tosca roles are a smaller niche, so this is useful if you already have Tosca experience.

  • Apply: Apply Link

  • Job posted: 14 October 2026

More India Links (Posting Date Not Stated)

  • Ocient: Senior Software QA Engineer (UI), India. Apply

  • Upland: QA Analyst I, India. Apply

  • Welo Data: Lead SDET, India. Apply

Quick Selection Guide

AI and AI-Adjacent Testing

  • State Street (Hyderabad): Generative AI Quality Engineer

  • WSA (Hyderabad): AI Test Architect

  • Concentrix: Sr. SDET + AI Developer

  • Spotter Labs: QA and AI product role

Web, API and Automation Engineering

  • RemoteStar: Python, PyTest and AI

  • Carelon: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress and API

  • Embrace Software: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress and JMeter

  • PwC: Python, Java, Selenium and Playwright

  • SS&C Technologies: Selenium, Playwright, Rest Assured and Postman

  • Weekday: Selenium and Rest Assured

  • Concentrix: SDET I with Playwright and Rest Assured

  • HCL Technologies: SDET roles at three levels

  • Deutsche Bank and United Airlines: SDET roles

Performance Engineering

  • Caterpillar: Senior Engineering Manager, Performance Engineering

  • DTCC: Performance Test Engineering Associate

  • HCL Technologies: JMeter and LoadRunner roles

ETL, Data and Dynamics 365 Testing

  • Caterpillar: Senior ETL Tester and D365 test roles

  • YASH Technologies: MDM and ETL QA lead

  • Tekskills (Hyderabad): ETL data migration QA lead

  • Argano (Hyderabad): D365 QA analyst

Embedded, Network and Specialised Testing

  • Nokia: Network test automation

  • Baker Hughes: Embedded testing

  • Computacenter: Tosca

  • HCL Technologies: Accessibility testing with Python

  • Tether Operations: Web3 automation QA

Security Testing

  • Standard Chartered: Lead, Penetration Testing

  • Gartner: Penetration Testing

  • EY: Application Security with AI automation

Leadership and Senior Roles

  • Barclays: Test Automation Lead

  • Qualys: Senior QA Engineer

  • YASH Technologies: Tech Lead QA

  • Synchrony (Hyderabad): QE Automation Architect

Manual, Early-Career and Adjacent Roles

  • Madiff: Manual QA Engineer

  • United Airlines: Associate Engineer

  • ShyftLabs and Nerdy: Linux and DevOps automation

Do not apply to every position using the same resume. Match your experience to the most relevant role and adjust your profile accordingly.

Before You Apply

  1. Read the complete job description and confirm that your experience matches the essential requirements.

  2. Check whether the application is still accepting submissions.

  3. Confirm the exact office location and work arrangement, especially where the listing differs from the detailed description.

  4. Use the official employer application page when it is available through the job listing.

  5. Tailor your resume to the actual responsibilities, tools and domain requirements.

  6. Do not claim experience with AI testing, performance engineering, accessibility testing or automation frameworks unless you can explain your work during an interview.

  7. Never pay money, share banking credentials or provide sensitive financial information during a recruitment process.

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