Job Title:  SENIOR SOFTWARE TESTING ENGINEER

Job Summary

Introduction

At NIIT, we’re transforming the way the world learns, for the better. That’s why the world’s best run learning functions across 30 countries trust us with their learning and talent. Since 1981, we have helped leading companies transform their learning ecosystems while increasing the business value of learning. Our comprehensive, high impact managed learning solutions weave together the best of learning theory, technology, operations, and services to enable a thriving workforce.

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NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Overview

The Senior Software Testing Engineer is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software applications through comprehensive testing strategies and execution. The role involves leading test design and execution activities, supporting test automation efforts, and collaborating closely with development and product teams in an Agile environment.

Roles & Resposibilities

• Analyze business and functional requirements to develop detailed test scenarios and test cases.
• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Ensure complete test coverage for assigned modules or applications.
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and validate fixes.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, TestNG, Postman, or similar frameworks.
• Contribute to building reusable test automation components.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to ensure quality deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards, processes, and best practices.
• Support continuous integration and continuous testing practices
• Guide and support junior testers or freshers in test case design and execution
• Share knowledge of tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies within the team

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related engineering field.

Experience

• 1.5 to 2 years is required
• Strong hands-on experience in manual testing across web and/or mobile applications.
• Working knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, Postman, or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Exposure to API testing and basic database validation (SQL) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of software testing life cycle (STLC) and SDLC
• Manual and automation testing skills
• Defect tracking and test management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• API testing and basic SQL knowledge