Sr SDET/QA Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior SDET/QA Engineer in Hyderabad, India. The role combines manual and automated testing to drive quality across the software lifecycle.

You will work with the AET Engineering team to implement robust test strategies and scalable automation frameworks. The ideal candidate has 6-9 years in QA, hands-on Playwright/Selenium/Cypress, and strong communication to mentor peers while integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 6-9 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Strong ownership and accountability with quality-first mindset.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automation testing.
• Experience with Playwright preferred or Selenium/Cypress.
• Proficient in JavaScript/Java/C#, API testing, SQL/DB testing, and CI/CD integrations.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement test automation strategy across web applications and APIs.
• Contribute to automation framework architecture and best practices.
• Improve automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Design, develop, review, and execute comprehensive test scenarios.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and automation engineers.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

CI/CD

Test Planning

Mentoring

SDLC/STLC

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

Locations: Hyderabad, India

Categories: Energy Efficiency

Req ID: 27018

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior SDET/QA Engineer with 6-9 years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, and quality engineering practices to join our AET Engineering team as a Sr. SDET in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both manual and automated testing and be capable of driving quality initiatives across the software development lifecycle. Our local presence in Hyderabad and throughout India is growing and this is an excellent opportunity to join at the ground level in a fun, supportive environment where you can grow your career.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (Duties)

• Work closely with the Lead QA to define and establish a clear roadmap for Test Automation activities supporting various product initiatives across the AET Group.

• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.

• Contribute to automation framework architecture and best practices.

• Improve automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and scalable.

• Review automation code and mentor team members on automation standards.

• Design, develop, review, and execute comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.

• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, exploratory, and end-to-end testing.

• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution.

• Validate complex business workflows across multiple applications and systems.

• Conduct root cause analysis for production and quality issues.

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for web applications and APIs.

• Define and implement quality standards and testing processes.

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release activities.

• Collaborate with developers to promote shift-left testing.

• Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and automation practices.

• Analyze test metrics and provide quality recommendations.

• Mentor junior QA engineers and automation engineers.

• Guide team members on testing techniques and automation best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are those an applicant must possess to be considered a candidate for the position.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 6-9 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.

• Quality-first mindset with Strong ownership and accountability

• Strong experience in both Manual and Automation Testing.

• Strong hands-on experience on test automation frameworks with Playwright preferred or selenium/cypress.

• Strong test automation experience using one of the coding languages like JavaScript, java or C#

• Experience in API testing

• Good to have experience in SQL, Database and backend testing

• Experience with GitHub or bitbucket

• Experience with CI/CD integrations

• Experience testing Web Applications, APIs, and distributed systems.

• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload.

• Ability to balance quality, speed, and delivery timelines

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required for an applicant to be considered a candidate for the position.

• Familiarity with the Energy Efficiency Domain or utility industry is a plus.

• Experience designing or enhancing automation frameworks.

• Experience with Page Object Model (POM) and modern test automation design patterns.

• Experience with cloud-based applications and microservices architecture.

• Exposure to performance testing tools is a plus.

• Experience working with containerized environments is a plus.

• Knowledge of security testing concepts is desirable.

• Experience in test data management and environment management.

• Experience with AI-assisted testing tools is a plus

• Exposure towards Accessibility testing is a plus

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EEO Statement

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.