Software Development Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Pune is seeking a highly skilled Technical Support Engineer with a strong background in Quality Engineering, test automation, and SDET practices. The role focuses on providing top-tier technical support while ensuring the highest software quality standards.

You will design test strategies, develop automated tests, troubleshoot defects, mentor junior teammates, and stay current with industry trends in test automation and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SDET or Test Architect.
• Proficient in Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber (BDD).
• SQL-based database validation and API testing (Postman, Swagger UI).
• SDLC and Agile experience; strong problem solving and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clients and internal teams for software functionality and performance.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve defects.
• Design and implement test strategies and frameworks aligned to project requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide actionable quality improvements.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor teammates on test automation.
• Stay updated on trends in test automation and quality assurance.

Skills

SDET / Test Architect

Selenium WebDriver

Java

Cucumber (BDD)

SQL

Postman

Swagger UI

QE L7

JUnit

TestNG

Python

C#

SDLC & Agile

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Postman

Swagger UI

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Support Engineer with a strong background in Quality Engineering (QE), Test Automation, and Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional technical support while ensuring the highest quality standards in our software products. This role requires a deep understanding of test automation frameworks and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to clients and internal teams, addressing issues related to software functionality and performance.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify, document, and resolve software defects.
• Design and implement test strategies and frameworks that align with project requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and provide actionable insights to improve product quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality aspects of the code.
• Train and mentor junior team members on best practices in test automation and quality engineering.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to test automation and quality assurance.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or Test Architect.
• Test Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber (BDD)
• Database Validation: SQL
• API Testing: Postman, Swagger UI
• QE L7(8 to 12 Years)
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 10 years of experience in technical support, quality engineering, or related roles.
• Relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance are a plus.