Sr Software Test Engineer

SMA Solar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SMA Solar in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to ensure the quality of our software. You will design, implement, and execute test strategies focusing on automation, performance, and security for robust cloud-based applications.

In an Agile environment, you will work with developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to integrate quality at every SDLC stage and continuously improve testing practices using new tools and methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software testing experience with emphasis on automation.
• Strong proficiency in automation frameworks (Selenium/Cypress/Playwright).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test strategies for web and cloud apps.
• Develop both automated and manual test cases and document defects efficiently.
• Perform performance, load, and security testing to ensure reliability and security.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers in an Agile environment.
• Stay updated on testing tools and methodologies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD pipelines

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Postman

RestAssured

Job description

Job Description:

A highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Test Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test strategies to identify and resolve issues early in the development cycle. Your expertise in test automation, performance testing, and agile methodologies will be crucial in delivering robust and scalable software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy & Planning Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies, ensuring software meets functional and performance requirements.

• Automated & Manual Testing Design, build, and execute automated and manual test cases for web and cloud-based applications, identifying and documenting defects efficiently.

• Performance & Security Testing Conduct performance, load, and security testing to optimize software reliability and scalability, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

• Collaboration & Agile Development Work closely with developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers in an agile environment (Scrum, SAFe) to integrate quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay updated with emerging testing tools and methodologies, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation and quality assurance

• Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and scripting languages (C#, Python, Java, JavaScript)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured)

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

SMA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity – regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.