SDET Foundations: Scalable Test Automation with Docker and AWS

Modern software delivery demands fast, reliable, and scalable testing infrastructure that keeps pace with rapid development cycles. Transitioning from running simple local tests to designing resilient, cloud-based automation pipelines is the key to becoming a highly valued Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). In this comprehensive text-based course, you will learn how to transition from basic script writing to architecting robust, containerized testing environments. By understanding how to combine Java, Selenium, Docker, and Jenkins, you will gain the skills needed to run parallel test suites, manage scalable infrastructure on AWS, and integrate automated testing seamlessly into modern CI/CD pipelines. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of containerization and how Docker solves environment inconsistency in test automation. - Configure multi-container Selenium Grid setups using Docker Compose for local parallel testing. - Write declarative Jenkins pipelines using Groovy DSL to automate build, execution, and reporting workflows. - Deploy scalable testing infrastructure on AWS, leveraging cost-effective cloud instances for on-demand execution. - Implement modern test framework design patterns in Java that support parallel execution and multi-browser configurations. - Apply best practices for container security, resource optimization, and automated result archiving in the cloud. You will start by mastering foundational containerization concepts and basic Docker commands before moving on to configuring multi-browser Selenium Grids. From there, you will explore continuous integration workflows, writing pipeline scripts, and deploying scalable testing infrastructure in the cloud. This course is designed for QA engineers, software testers, and developers who want to transition into SDET roles. No prior DevOps experience is required, though a basic understanding of Java and Selenium will help you get the most out of the written explanations and code snippets. Step up your testing career and start building modern, scalable automation pipelines today.