Test Engineer

NEC Corporation; Chennai District; Remote; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

NEC Corporation in Chennai, India, is seeking detail-oriented Software Testers to join our offshore QA team. The ideal candidates have 2+ years in software testing (manual and automation), a good understanding of the banking domain, and hands-on experience with Playwright.

Strong English communication, experience with JIRA/TestRail, and the ability to log defects, track issues, and report status are essential. Japanese language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software testing (manual and automation).
• Good understanding of the banking and financial services domain.
• Experience with manual and automation testing tools (Playwright).
• Familiarity with issue tracking and test management tools (JIRA, TestRail).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under guidance and follow up diligently on assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Test execution of manual and automated test cases per plans.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear steps to reproduce.
• Ensure test coverage and quality for all deliverables.
• Provide timely updates to Test Lead on progress, issues, and risks.

Skills

Software testing

Banking domain

Playwright

JIRA

TestRail

English communication

Attention to detail

Task follow-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

ISTQB/CSTE

Tools

Microsoft Playwright

Job description

We are looking for detail-oriented Software Testers to join our offshore Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of the banking domain, and hands‑on experience with both manual and automation testing. Japanese language skills are a plus. Testers will be responsible for executing test cases, closely tracking issues, following up diligently, and supporting management and stakeholder reporting.

Role & responsibilities :-

• Test Execution
• Execute manual and automated test cases as per test plans and project requirements.
• Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Ensure test coverage and quality standards are met for all deliverables
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other team members to clarify requirements
• Issue Tracking & Follow-Up
• Log defects with clear, concise details and steps to reproduce.
• Follow up regularly with development and support teams to ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Communication & Reporting
• Provide timely updates to the Test Lead on test progress, issues, and risks.
• Support the preparation of management and stakeholder reports as needed.
• Continuous Improvement
• Suggest improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new testing tools.

Preferred candidate profile :-

Technical Skills (Mandatory):

• 2+ years of experience in software testing (manual and automation).
• Good understanding of the banking and financial services domain.
• Experience with manual and automation testing tools (Microsoft Playwright).
• Familiarity with issue tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under guidance and follow up diligently on assigned tasks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in banking or financial system development preferred.
• Microsoft Playwright experience preferred.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks accurately.
• Experience working in offshore teams or with Japanese clients.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• ISTQB, CSTE or equivalent certification is preferred
• Japanese language proficiency is a plus.