Engineer 3, SDET

Comcast · Chennai

  • Experience5–7 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted23 Sept 2026

About Comcast

Comcast is hiring in Chennai in telecom. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Functional testing
  • API Testing
  • Playwright
  • BDD/Gherkin
  • Java
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • STLC
  • Manual Testing
  • SQL
  • GitHub
  • CI/CD
  • Azure

The role

A QA and test engineer at a media and technology company develops scalable automated testing with Playwright, API Testing, and BDD/Gherkin, and applies Java, Python, and TypeScript to validate web applications. The role analyzes test results, repairs automation failures, and reviews code to improve software quality.

Full job description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

This job develops automated test frameworks and scripts for high coverage and scalability in line with business and technical requirements. It involves executing tests, analyzing results, and diagnosing issues to improve product quality. Key tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and providing code reviews. The position requires staying informed on industry trends to refine testing best practices and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Skill Set -

Functional testing of web-based applications, API Testing, Test Automation (Playwright), BDD/Gherkin based test design, Java/Python/Typescript (Playwright), STLC and Manual Testing Fundamentals, SQL, GitHub, CI/CD, Azure.

Responsibilities

Developing automated test frameworks and scripts, ensuring high coverage and scalabilityCollaborating with cross-functional teams to align automated testing strategies with business goals, understanding requirements from software development and quality assuranceCreating and executing automated tests using various programming languages and tools, focusing on defect detection and adherence to coding standardsAnalyzing test results, diagnosing and repairing broken test cases, and documenting defects to enhance product quality and reliabilityProviding technical leadership and consultation on best practices and procedures, serving as a mentor for junior-level engineersReviewing peer automation scripts and front-end codebases, ensuring code quality and providing constructive feedbackRepairing simple bugs within production code and performing code reviews to contribute to the stability and quality of software releasesParticipating in continuous improvement initiatives, staying informed on industry trends, and contributing to the development of automation best practicesConsistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees At All Levels Are Expected To

Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.Drive results and growth.Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years