Senior Software Engineer: SDET

Index Engines • Holmdel, NJ

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About The Position

At Index Engines , we’re all about helping companies bounce back from cyber threats and trust their data again — no matter what hits them. Our flagship solution, CyberSense , delivers 99.99% accuracy in detecting data corruption, helping organizations recover quickly from ransomware attacks. We partner with awesome industry leaders like Dell Technologies, IBM, Lenovo/Infinidat, and Hitachi Vantara to power AI-driven cyber recovery across both primary and backup storage. We’re a growing, tech-forward company with a startup feel and an enterprise-level impact. We take our mission seriously — but not ourselves. Expect a team that’s collaborative, curious, and loves solving hard problems together. The Role We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who’s equally excited about building new features and rolling up their sleeves to fix tough bugs or optimize existing systems. You’ll be a key contributor in both creating what’s next and keeping what’s built running smoothly. This role is perfect for an engineer who enjoys seeing the big picture — from designing new capabilities to improving stability, performance, and automation behind the scenes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Python and a solid understanding of Linux environments .
• Skilled in Bash scripting , SSH operations, and basic SQL usage.
• Familiar with REST APIs , Postman , and cURL .
• Experience with UI testing frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Comfortable with Git/GitHub and Jira for version control and task management.

Nice To Haves

• Worked with AWS
• Docker
• Ansible Playbooks

Responsibilities

• Develop new features that make our products faster, smarter, and more reliable.
• Diagnose and fix issues across complex systems — ensuring smooth performance for users and other developers alike.
• Build, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks and test suites using Python, Pytest, and Playwright .
• Collaborate closely with other engineers and product teams to translate ideas and requirements into working software.
• Install and configure Index Engines products in Linux environments, including creating and managing virtual machines.
• Implement and refine automation strategies to validate functionality, performance, and stability.
• Troubleshoot automation pipelines, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency through creative problem-solving.
• Contribute to architecture and CI/CD integration , ensuring automation is embedded in the development process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior