Software Development Engineer in Test Apprentice

The interview process typically consists of three rounds: Technical Interview, Behavioral Interview, and HR. The technical interview assesses the candidate's problem-solving skills and technical knowledge. The behavioral interview evaluates the candidate's communication skills and past experiences. The HR round assesses the candidate's fit with the company culture and values. It's essential to be prepared for the technical interview by practicing coding problems and reviewing the company's technology stack. The behavioral interview requires the candidate to provide specific examples of their past experiences and how they relate to the company's values. The HR round is an opportunity to ask questions about the company culture and values.

HighLevel operates as a global, remote-first organization built for speed and ownership. We value initiative, clarity, and execution, creating space for ambitious people to build systems that support millions of businesses worldwide. Here, innovation thrives, ideas are celebrated, and people come first, no matter where they call home.

Recent engineering graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Solid understanding of data structures and hand-on experience with at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team. Prior internship experience in a software engineering role, such as software development or software testing.

Round 1: Technical Interview → Round 2: Behavioral Interview → Round 3: HR (based on company knowledge)

HighLevel is an AI-powered business operating system that gives agencies, entrepreneurs, and SMBs the infrastructure to build, automate, and scale. Today, HighLevel supports SMBs across 150+ countries, fueling community-driven growth rooted in real customer outcomes. To date, businesses operating on HighLevel have generated over $7 billion in ecosystem value, demonstrating the impact of shared infrastructure at scale. By centralizing conversations, automation, and intelligence into one system, we help businesses move faster, reduce complexity, and execute efficiently. Behind the platform, HighLevel powers more than 4 billion API hits and 2.5 billion message events daily. With 250 terabytes of distributed data, 250+ microservices, and over 1 million domain names supported, our architecture is built for performance, resilience, and long-term scalability. Our People With over 2,000 team members across 10+ countries, HighLevel operates as a global, remote-first organization built for speed and ownership. We value initiative, clarity, and execution, creating space for ambitious people to build systems that support millions of businesses worldwide. Here, innovation thrives, ideas are celebrated, and people come first, no matter where they call home. Our Impact Every month, HighLevel enables more than 1.5 billion messages, 200 million leads, and 20 million conversations for the more than 1 million businesses we support. Behind those numbers are real people building independence, expanding opportunity, and creating measurable impact. We’re proud to be a part of that. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test Apprentice to join our Quality Engineering function for a structured 12-month apprenticeship. This full-time apprenticeship is designed for someone who wants to build a strong foundation for a career in software engineering. Apprentices will work on real testing and automation initiatives that directly contribute to product quality, supported by mentorship, technical guidance, and structured learning throughout the programme. They will work alongside experienced SDETs and software engineers while developing practical knowledge of automation frameworks, API testing, defect analysis, CI/CD processes, and software quality practices. Programme Details Work Type: Apprenticeship Department: Engineering Sub Department: SDET Duration: 12 months Monthly Stipend: 50,000 INR Location: Remote - India Programme Start: September 2026 Responsibilities Understand product requirements, develop relevant test scenarios, and validate product features, APIs, and workflows before deployment to production Design, build, and maintain automated test suites (UI, API, and integration) using modern testing frameworks Triage defects, reproduce reported issues, and perform root-cause analysis to support timely resolution and prevent recurrence Contribute to internal tools and frameworks that improve team-wide test efficiency Leverage AI to improve test coverage and productivity resulting in faster production deployments Requirements Recent engineering graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Solid understanding of data structures and hand-on experience with at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team Prior internship experience in a software engineering role, such as software development or software testing Nice to Have: Good knowledge of Git and CI/CD Hands-on working experience in API testing (REST/GraphQL) HighLevel India Apprenticeship Policy This Apprenticeship Policy is issued pursuant to and in compliance with the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended), the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, the National Employability Enhancement Mission (NEEM) Guidelines (if applicable), and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) Guidelines notified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. 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