Software Development Engineer in Test Apprentice

About HighLevel:
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.
Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel or Blog Posts.

About the Role:: 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),