Software Technologist I : Automation

Philips; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Bengaluru is seeking a Software Technologist I : Automation to drive testing across the system, focusing on integration, automation, and quality. The role involves creating automated scripts with Playwright, API testing, and JMeter, while leveraging AI for script generation and participating in multi-team scrum testing efforts.

Candidates will develop comprehensive test plans, execute manual and automated tests, and perform root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or equivalent.
• Experience in system integration testing and automated testing.
• Proficiency with Playwright, API testing, and JMeter.
• Ability to develop comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Familiarity with BDD and TDD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Test integration across system components to ensure cohesive operation.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright, API testing, JMeter).
• Use AI to generate test scripts where applicable.
• Develop detailed test plans outlining scope, resources and schedules.
• Design and execute test cases; document results for coverage.
• Lead testing activities across multiple scrum teams.
• Establish and manage production-like testing environments.
• Perform root-cause analysis and collaborate with developers to fix defects.
• Evaluate and refine testing processes for efficiency and quality.

Skills

System integration testing

Automation testing

AI-based test scripting

Testing techniques (BDD/TDD)

Test planning

Test case development

Analytical thinking

Collaboration with developers

Testing environments setup

Manual & automated testing

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology

Tools

Playwright

API testing

JMeter

Job description

Job Title

Software Technologist I : Automation

Job Description

• Specializes in testing the integration between various components of a system, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility across different modules to deliver a cohesive and robust software solution.
• Creates and maintains automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools mandatory Playright, API test, Jmeter, helping to streamline repetitive testing tasks and improve efficiency in detecting defects and ensuring software quality.
• Uses AI to generate test scripts
• Well aware of different techniques of testing - BDD, TDD etc
• Develops comprehensive test plans that outline the scope, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and goals to facilitate effective testing processes and outcomes.
• Develops detailed test cases based on software requirements and specifications, execute these tests, and meticulously document the results to ensure thorough coverage and accuracy.
• Applies analytical skills to resolve medium complexity requests efficiently, exercising judgment within defined procedures/practices to determine appropriate action.
• Works closely with software developers and other stakeholders to understand the software design, functionality, and requirements, ensuring effective test planning and execution.
• Establishes, configures, and manages testing environments meticulously to ensure they replicate production settings, facilitating accurate and reliable testing outcomes that mirror real-world scenarios.
• Executes a comprehensive range of both manual and automated test cases with precision, ensuring all test activities are conducted accurately and efficiently while meticulously documenting results for thorough analysis and reporting.
• Conducts root cause analysis on identified defects to discern underlying issues effectively, collaborating closely with development teams to implement corrective actions promptly and prevent recurrence, thereby enhancing overall software quality and stability.
• Evaluates and refines testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, driving continuous improvement within the testing team.
• Able to lead and handle test teams across multiple scrum teams.

Your Role

• Specializes in testing the integration between various components of a system, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility across different modules to deliver a cohesive and robust software solution.
• Creates and maintains automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools mandatory Playright, API test, Jmeter, helping to streamline repetitive testing tasks and improve efficiency in detecting defects and ensuring software quality.
• Uses AI to generate test scripts
• Well aware of different techniques of testing - BDD, TDD etc
• Develops comprehensive test plans that outline the scope, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and goals to facilitate effective testing processes and outcomes.
• Develops detailed test cases based on software requirements and specifications, execute these tests, and meticulously document the results to ensure thorough coverage and accuracy.
• Applies analytical skills to resolve medium complexity requests efficiently, exercising judgment within defined procedures/practices to determine appropriate action.
• Works closely with software developers and other stakeholders to understand the software design, functionality, and requirements, ensuring effective test planning and execution.
• Establishes, configures, and manages testing environments meticulously to ensure they replicate production settings, facilitating accurate and reliable testing outcomes that mirror real-world scenarios.
• Executes a comprehensive range of both manual and automated test cases with precision, ensuring all test activities are conducted accurately and efficiently while meticulously documenting results for thorough analysis and reporting.
• Conducts root cause analysis on identified defects to discern underlying issues effectively, collaborating closely with development teams to implement corrective actions promptly and prevent recurrence, thereby enhancing overall software quality and stability.
• Evaluates and refines testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, driving continuous improvement within the testing team.
• Able to lead and handle test teams across multiple scrum teams.

You're The Right Fit If

• Preferably 6+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology.

How We Work Together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

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