Software Engineer in Test

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain test programs, test scripts, automated test frameworks and suites using Java-based frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG to validate backend functionalities.

• Automating the test solution based on the system design using scripting or programming languages as well as performance tuning.

• Engage in in-depth technical dialogues with the software engineering team, comprehend software workflows and use cases, and ensure the system's testability.

• Define requirements and propose solutions to streamline the testing process with a strong commitment to ownership.

• Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Implement and execute test plans and test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Perform API testing using tools like REST Assured (for Java), Cypress (for JavaScript) and other tools to validate data integrity and functionality of backend services.

• Deliver timely and precise updates on testing status and quality metrics to stakeholders throughout all testing phases and compile Quality outcomes summary upon project completion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• At least 5 to 10 years of experience in large-scale software or applications development projects using open-source technologies, with extensive experience in software development, particularly in full stack projects, demonstrating adherence to standard development best practices.

• At least 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience in developing and executing test automation solutions involving devices (UI-based or embedded) and/or back-office systems with familiarity on the full system development lifecycle from requirement, development, to testing and deployment.

• High proficiency in C++, Java or Python programming, has played a major role in designing, developing and evolving the test architecture of large scale, highly available solutions.

• Strong coding and scripting ability in Python, Shell and/or Ruby on both Windows and Linux platforms, with experience in troubleshooting and optimizing existing codebases.

• Coding experience with C#, Kotlin or other Object oriented programming languages is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Golang and Laravel codebases—able to write basic test scripts or helpers

• Experience testing microservices architectures and RESTful/gRPC APIs

• Expert level skills in writing NUnit or JUnit tests scripts and Test cases, has driven positive change towards Continuous testing, DevOps and Agile.

• Proficiency in working with SQL, RDBMS and In-Memory Databases.

• A sound understanding of agile methods of software delivery and the principles and practices of BDD, ATDD and TDD.

• The ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders in order to determine appropriate acceptance criteria for both business and technical needs.

• Excellent communication skills: written & verbal

• Ability to make tactical as well as strategic decisions and recommendations based on incomplete or ambiguous information

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively debug and resolve complex technical issues.