Software Test Engineer I

General Summary:

The Software Test Engineer I is responsible for creating and maintaining automated tests from manual test scripts and test cases. This role works in partnership with the Engineering teams to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems.

Working Conditions:

Pune (Hybrid)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides support to the Quality Engineering teams, with a high attention to detail in a disciplined agile environment

Researches, analyzes, and documents findings

Tests complex API, web, and mobile based applications that reference database back-end systems

Creates and maintains automated test cases, executes test suites, reviews and diagnoses reported bugs, and ensures overall system quality prior to a customer release

Designs, develops, maintains, and troubleshoots automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value added feedback

Derives testing requirements throughout the development cycle

Reproduces, debugs, and isolates problems and verifies fixes

Assists in creation of software artifacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports

Plans test schedules and/or strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates

Reviews software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness and to mitigate risks

Provides feedback and recommendations to Engineering teams on software usability and functionality

Identifies program deviance from standards and suggests modifications to ensure compliance

Develops and specifies standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness

Conducts historical analyses of test results

Collaborates with colleagues to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

2+ years of relevant experience

Strong understanding of SDLC and JIRA processes

Experience with Selenium (Playwright preferred)

Hands-on experience with Postman, API testing, TestNG

Proficiency in Java or Python

Ability to work independently on projects and processes with close supervision

Broad theoretical knowledge of applicable work area

Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per business requirement

Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies

Familiarity with object-oriented programming language

Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Knowledge of basic builds and deployments

Ability to update base level classes without causing issues

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to meet reasonable deadlines

Strong team player with the ability to build positive and collaborative relationships

Knowledge of programming concepts and ability to read complex manual test cases and implement new actions, fragments, and scripts

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent business experience