Software Test Engineer at NielsenIQ

Pune City, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automation, Cypress, JavaScript, TypeScript, Test Planning, Test Execution, Exploratory Testing, API Testing, BDD, TDD, Micro-Services, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Quality Metrics, Continuous Improvement, CI Tools

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description Software Engineer - SDET, Pune/Chennai Embark on a journey of professional growth and innovation with us! With a legacy spanning 89 years, we have consistently earned the trust of our clients through unparalleled expertise in solving decision-making challenges and driving growth through a profound understanding of consumer behavior and market dynamics. In 2023, the union of GfK and NIQ established us as a global leader in consumer intelligence, marking a pivotal moment in our evolution. As a dynamic and diverse team driven by data and technology, we are dedicated to uncovering novel pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our team, and the global community. In this context, we invite skilled and passionate Software Test Engineers in Pune, India. We're actively seeking candidates who excel in automation, particularly those well-versed in Cypress/JavaScript or TypeScript. We prioritize individuals with a solid foundation in automation, specifically leveraging JavaScript, TypeScript, Cypress, or Playwright as primary tools and languages. You will Participate in "3 Amigos" (Business, development, testing) - pair with the PO and Developer and create Acceptance Criteria for the user stories. Review the acceptance criteria and identify the test scenarios. Provide test estimates during sprint planning. Create a pragmatic test plan to cover testing within all phases of software development. Develop automated acceptance tests for the features. Develop and implement integration, regression, and system tests for the new features. Create and maintain test data and test environment needed for testing. Log defects and track them to closure. Conduct exploratory testing as part of every sprint. Develop automated tests for non-functional testing. Collect quality metrics for the product and enhance the testing process for continuous improvement. Qualifications The ability to review user stories to ensure that the acceptance criteria stated are correct, unambiguous, and verifiable 3-10 years of experience as a Test Engineer, and at least 3 years of experience in automation The ability to work as an embedded tester in the context of a scrum team The ability to evaluate the complexity of user stories, contributing to estimates during sprint planning The ability to develop high-quality, maintainable, and performant test code The ability to ensure test execution is appropriately conducted by cross-functional scrum team members A good ability to judge when a proposed technical solution requires discussion and consensus within the cross-functional team Good understanding of the software testing methodology and process of the development team and being able to fulfill the tasks and ceremonies required from software test engineers Good knowledge of Exploratory testing techniques, Rapid software testing, Session-based testing, testing heuristics The ability to triage issues found and report on progress The ability to plan, execute, and validate tests across the full test spectrum (functional, non-functional, Infosecurity, integration, regression, smoke, UAT, and OAT) The ability to identify opportunities to improve the quality assurance processes and actively contribute to test automation initiatives Understanding of BDD/TDD methodologies The ability to work in an automated test approach and page object design/facade/singletons patterns Basic understanding of Micro-Services architecture Knowledge of automated API testing Experience in Acceptance Test Automation in Cypress or JavaScript-based test automation frameworks The ability to work in CI tools like GitLab and cloud infrastructure like GCP Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) 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. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of acceptance criteria and test scenarios, and create a pragmatic test plan for software development. Develop automated tests and conduct exploratory testing while logging defects and tracking them to closure.