Quality Engineer II- Chennai, India

Exasol AG; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Exasol AG is seeking a Quality Engineer II in Chennai, India. This role involves designing and developing automation tests at the system and API levels. The successful candidate will lead automation initiatives, work independently with cross-functional teams, and introduce suitable tools to enhance testing. Candidates with 6+ years in product engineering, strong expertise in automation, and experience in C++ and Python are encouraged to apply. The position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in product engineering and automation testing.
• Strong expertise in system-level and API-level automation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Understand platform components and functions.
• Design and develop system-level automation tests.
• Lead automation initiatives on the development team.
• Implement the right automation tools and platforms.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Provide clear documentation and reporting.

Skills

Product engineering

Automation testing

System-level automation

API-level automation

C++

Python

Communication skills

Tools

Automation tools and platforms

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Engineer II to join our Platform and Integration teams. The role involves designing and developing system-level automation tests and API-level testing, in collaboration with a QE lead from Europe and a distributed development team. This position offers an opportunity to lead automation efforts and introduce suitable platforms to enhance testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand platform components and functions through close collaboration with Platform and Integration teams.
• Design and develop system-level automation tests, especially at the customer use‑case level.
• Lead automation initiatives on development team.
• Introduce and implement the right automation tools and platforms.
• Work independently, engaging with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders, providing clear documentation and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years in product engineering and automation testing.
• Strong expertise in system-level and API-level automation.
• Experience with automation tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience in C++ and Python.

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with international teams, particularly in Europe.
• Leadership experience in automation testing projects.
• Experience in Database Testing and algorithmic testing.

Location Requirements

Chennai, India (Hybrid)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.