Software Test Engineer

Nielseniq; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ in Mumbai is seeking a QA Tester to analyse requirements, design test strategies, and author comprehensive test plans for our software and applications.

You will build automation scripts for regression, execute tests across IT environments, track defects, and report findings to Developers and Analysts. Collaboration in Scrum teams is expected.

This role requires 2–4 years of testing experience, knowledge of Agile, JIRA, API testing, and a proactive approach to risk identification.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of proven testing experience.
• Knowledge of different phases of testing in all IT environments.
• Experience with Agile project delivery methodology.
• Up-to-date knowledge of JIRA for defect classification, management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements for testing and create test strategies for new and existing projects.
• Create and document test plans, scenarios and scripts for validation by Developers and Analysts.
• Create automation scripts for use in Regression testing.
• Execute testing scripts in all IT environments, tracking and reporting progress in line with the Defect Management Cycle.
• Identify new and existing defects/bugs and measure these in line with agreed metrics.
• Report on and pass back findings to Analysts and Developers for remedial work.
• Support peers and team members and participate in Scrum activities.

Skills

Testing

Agile delivery

JIRA

API testing

Defect management

Communication

Ownership

Travel willingness

Test automation

Education

ISEB/ISTQB qualification or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

Job description

Analyses testing requirements and creates relevant and applicable test strategies, plans and scripts. Carries out testing for new and improved functionality for internal and external facing Company software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyses requirements for testing and creates test strategies for new projects as well as existing projects where changes are required.
• Creates and documents test plans, scenarios and scripts for validation by Developers and Analysts.
• Creates automation scripts for use in Regression testing.
• Executes testing scripts in all IT environments, tracking and reporting progress in line with the Defect Management Cycle.
• Identifies new and existing defects / bugs and measures these in line with agreed metrics.
• Reports on and passes back findings and results to relevant Analysts and Developers for remedial work.
• Support peers and team members and is an active participant in Scrum team activities.

Role Requirements R=required, G=good to have

• R - 2-4 Years of Proven experience in Testing.
• R - Proven knowledge of different phases of testing in all IT environments
• R - Have experience of Agile project delivery methodology
• R - Have an up to date knowledge of test tools such as JIRA for defect classification, management and reporting
• R - Be prepared to be flexible and take ownership of defects through resolution.
• R - Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• R - Show initiative and take a pro-active approach to identify risks and issues
• G - ISEB/ISTQB qualification or equivalent
• G - Experience in Test Automation tools (like Selenium)
• G - Experience of other roles in the Software Delivery Life Cycle
• G - Willingness to travel internationally if required
• G - Proven ability to test API functions

You may be asked to undertake additional duties to those above, either on a temporary or permanent basis, which the Company reasonably believes you are capable of carrying out, or for which you will be trained.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ's principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ's AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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