Software Development Engineer in Test

Summary

Alteryx is a company leading the transformation of business through data, automation, and AI. The Software Development Engineer in Test will develop comprehensive testing strategies, implement manual and automated tests, and build scalable frameworks for UI, API, component, unit, end-to-end, performance, and AI-driven product workflows. The role also involves reporting regressions, influencing design for testability, and collaborating with cross-functional agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to produce a comprehensive test strategy and detailed test cases
• Design and implement manual and automated tests at all levels in the test pyramid, including unit, component, integration, and end-to-end levels
• Design, build, and enhance scalable automated test frameworks to support feature testing and AI-driven product workflows
• Develop and maintain automation for UI and API tests using tools such as Selenium, pytest, and Playwright
• Conduct performance and load testing (using tools like locust) to ensure product scalability
• Build test reports using reporting tools such as Allure
• Report regressions to a corresponding dev team
• Influence design decisions by providing timely feedback on design documents and testability
• Collaborate closely with other members of an agile team, including engineers, product management, and UX, to become a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team

Skills

• * **Education**: BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• * **Experience**: 4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, or equivalent
• * Passion for delivering high-quality software with a focus on testability, robustness, and performance
• * Strong proficiency in **Python**and **JavaScript**(both required) for test automation
• + Practical experience with automation frameworks such as **pytest, Selenium, and Playwright**
• * Strong understanding of **SDLC**and**Testing Pyramid** concepts
• * Experience developing or enhancing **automation frameworks** for UI/API/component/unit tests
• * Experience with **Git**(must have) and **CI/CD systems** such as GitLab CI (preferred) or Jenkins
• * Experience with **Docker**and **Kubernetes**
• * Exposure to**cloud platforms** (AWS required; GCP/Azure nice to have)
• * Familiarity with**Unix/Linux/Mac OS development environments** and **shell scripting (Bash required)**
• * Understanding of **microservices-based web applications** including frontend, backend, and database layers
• * Ability to write complex **SQL** queries
• * Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to work with global and cross-functional teams
• * Experience with **Locust**is a plus
• * Experience working on **AI products** with non-deterministic behavior is a strong plus
• * Exposure to**cloud platforms** (GCP/Azure nice to have)
• * **PowerShell** knowledge is a strong plus (for Windows automation workflows)
• * Experience with developing **Ansible playbooks** is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * **Education**: BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• * **Experience**: 4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, or equivalent
• * Passion for delivering high-quality software with a focus on testability, robustness, and performance
• * Strong proficiency in **Python**and **JavaScript**(both required) for test automation
• + Practical experience with automation frameworks such as **pytest, Selenium, and Playwright**
• * Strong understanding of **SDLC**and**Testing Pyramid** concepts
• * Experience developing or enhancing **automation frameworks** for UI/API/component/unit tests
• * Experience with **Git**(must have) and **CI/CD systems** such as GitLab CI (preferred) or Jenkins
• * Experience with **Docker**and **Kubernetes**
• * Exposure to**cloud platforms** (AWS required; GCP/Azure nice to have)
• * Familiarity with**Unix/Linux/Mac OS development environments** and **shell scripting (Bash required)**
• * Understanding of **microservices-based web applications** including frontend, backend, and database layers
• * Ability to write complex **SQL** queries
• * Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to work with global and cross-functional teams

Nice to Haves

• * Experience with **Locust**is a plus
• * Experience working on **AI products** with non-deterministic behavior is a strong plus
• * Exposure to**cloud platforms** (GCP/Azure nice to have)
• * **PowerShell** knowledge is a strong plus (for Windows automation workflows)
• * Experience with developing **Ansible playbooks** is a plus

Benefits

• A target annual bonus of 10% of base salary, based on individual and company performance
• A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses
• An annual $200 home office reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
• Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
• Career development and education assistance
• Growth mindset support for associates through all stages of their careers