Test Engineer (Automation)

Job Description: Test Engineer (Automation)

Company: Simpplr
Location: Gurugram/Bangalore (Hybrid)

Overview

Simpplr is seeking a skilled and passionate Test Engineer (Automation) to join our team, with the flexibility to work remotely or from our Gurugram office. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the performance, reliability, and quality of our innovative intranet software, which is redefining how companies engage and connect with their employees. You’ll collaborate with a global team of talented engineers, designers, and researchers passionate about building a world-class application.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning and Execution:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and cases for new and existing features, covering both manual and automated testing.
• Ensure complete coverage of requirements in test cases and collaborate with development teams to clarify features and requirements.

Automated Testing:

• Develop, write, and maintain robust automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber BDD or other relevant frameworks.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub workflows to ensure continuous quality validation.
• Continuously enhance the automation framework, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Agile Collaboration:

• Actively participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint grooming, planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features in iterative cycles.

Defect Tracking and Quality Metrics:

• Identify, log, and track defects to resolution using tools like JIRA and Zephyr.
• Collect and report on quality metrics to drive process improvements and pinpoint areas for enhanced testing.

Ownership and Accountability:

• Take full ownership of testing deliverables within projects, from planning through execution to release.
• Provide guidance to the QA team by assigning tasks, reviewing test cases, and mentoring junior members.
• Advocate for testing best practices across the team and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of industrial experience in software quality assurance, with a minimum of 3 years in automation testing.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java (Core Java) and experience with the Cucumber BDD framework (writing Gherkin scenarios).
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, and frameworks like JUnit/TestNG.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub workflows.
• Capability to manually test applications and write manual test cases in BDD (Gherkin) format.
• Strong knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or JMeter.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with great attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to performance testing or security testing tools and practices.
• Certifications in quality assurance or agile practices (e.g., ISTQB, CSM).

Why Join Simpplr?

• Be part of a collaborative team creating cutting-edge intranet solutions.
• Work with a talented global team in an innovative, fast-paced environment that values quality and customer satisfaction.
• Grow your career with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and leadership in a thriving startup culture.