Senior QA Engineer – Python & Pytest (India)

Thakral One; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Thakral One in Pune is seeking a Senior QA Engineer – Python & Pytest to design, develop, and optimise automated testing frameworks. You’ll lead hands‑on testing efforts while collaborating with globally distributed teams to ensure quality and reliability.

You’ll review test plans, develop automation aligned with specs, and troubleshoot issues in test scripts. Prior experience in Linux and Python is essential, with strong GitHub and Scrum familiarity.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of software product testing and automation experience.
• Hands-on technical lead when required.
• 4+ years on Linux with strong shell scripting.
• Experience with globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive test plan reviews and define improved coding standards.
• Develop automated tests aligned with design specs.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues in test scripts and change requests.
• Manage defect tracking and test management with JIRA/Zephyr.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Shell scripting

Leadership

English communication

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Protractor

GitHub

Job description

As a Senior QA Engineer – Python & Pytest, you will design, develop, and optimise automated testing frameworks to ensure product quality and reliability. You will contribute as both an individual contributor and a hands‑on technical lead, driving test plan reviews, automation development, and technical discussions while collaborating with globally distributed teams.

What You’ll Do and How You’ll Succeed

• Drive test plan reviews and help correct or define improved coding standards.
• Develop test automation aligned with functional and technical design specifications.
• Analyse, troubleshoot, and provide code fixes for reported problems in test scripts and change requests.
• Participate in technical discussions, propose solutions, and ensure alignment with overall architecture.
• Develop proof‑of‑concept prototypes and provide accurate work estimates.
• Aid developers and support personnel in determining system problems.
• Demonstrate initiative and a can‑do attitude to complete assigned activities.
• Manage JIRA/Zephyr for defect tracking and test management.

We’d Love to Hear From You If…

Experience

• You have 6–8 years of experience in software product testing and automation.
• You are able to perform as an individual contributor and step up as a hands‑on technical lead when required.
• You have at least 4 years of experience on Linux platforms with strong shell scripting skills.
• You have experience working with globally distributed teams.

Technical Expertise

• You hold a B.Tech. or M.Tech. in Computer Science.
• You are proficient in Windows and Linux platforms.
• You have expert‑level coding skills in Python, PyTest, Selenium, or Protractor.
• You are experienced with GitHub and Scrum methodology.
• You have knowledge of protocols such as MQTT, Modbus, OPCUA/DA, and BacNet (preferred).
• You have knowledge of networking protocols (preferred).

Ways of Working

• You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to express and understand complex technical concepts.
• You collaborate confidently with architects and senior team members to ensure solutions fit overall architecture.
• You are detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of driving initiatives to completion.

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Who We Are

Thakral One is a consulting and technology services company headquartered in Singapore, with a pan-Asian presence. We focus primarily around technology-driven consulting, adoption of value-added bespoke solutions, enabling enhanced decision support through data analytics, and embracing possibilities in the cloud. We are heavily inclined towards building capabilities collaboratively with clients and believe strongly in improving grounded and practical outcomes.

This approach is possible through our partnership with leading global technology providers and internal R&D teams. Our clients come from Financial Services, Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare, and Consumer-oriented organisations.