Software Test Engineer

Siemens; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Pune is seeking a Software Test Engineer to lead test strategy and automation for complex rail software systems. You will design test plans, implement automated tests using Robot Framework and Python, and oversee QA activities across cross-functional teams.

Expect hands-on testing including API validation, black-box testing, and defect analysis, with collaboration to improve processes. ISTQB-certified candidates with rail domain knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of software testing experience.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Rail domain expertise and safety standards knowledge.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification.
• Robot Framework proficiency for test automation.
• Black box testing and requirement-based testing experience.
• API testing proficiency including REST and streaming APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test Strategy & Design: develop test strategies, specs, and documentation for rail systems.
• Drive Test Automation: design, implement, and maintain automated test suites with Robot Framework and Python.
• Quality Assurance Leadership: perform requirement-based and black box testing to ensure product quality.
• Defect Management: conduct defect analysis and root-cause investigations with detailed reporting.
• Project Coordination: plan and track testing activities with cross-functional teams.
• Continuous Improvement: contribute to testing process optimization and best-practice development.

Skills

Python

Robot Framework

Black box testing

API testing

Rail domain

ISTQB Foundation

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Hello Visionary!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

Hello Visionary!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Lead Test Strategy & Design: Develop comprehensive test strategies, specifications, and documentation for complex rail systems
• Drive Test Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Robot Framework and Python
• Quality Assurance Leadership: Execute requirement-based and black box testing methodologies to ensure product excellence
• Defect Management: Conduct thorough defect analysis, root cause investigation, and detailed reporting
• Project Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and track testing activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to testing process optimization and best practice development
• Required Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of software testing experience
• Strong Python programming skills - essential for automation development
• Rail domain expertise - understanding of railway systems, protocols, and safety standards
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification - demonstrating testing fundamentals
• Robot Framework proficiency - hands-on experience in test automation
• Black box testing expertise - requirement-based testing methodologies
• API Testing proficiency - Hands-on experience in API testing including Streaming APIs and REST APIs (manual and automation)
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced testing techniques: Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Class Partitioning
• GitLab experience - version control and CI/CD pipeline knowledge
• Prior experience with writing and executing non-functional test cases.

Your Success Is Grounded In

Join us and be yourself!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society.

This role is based in Pune, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams, impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries.

We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.

Find out more about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers & more about mobility at https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/mobility.html