Software Test Engineer at Smiths Group

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Case Development, Automation Support, Issue Identification, Defect Documentation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Test Reporting, Test Planning, Version Control, CI/CD Integration, Manual Testing, Automation Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Python, Java, Selenium, Azure Cloud

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Company Description Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Description Duties: Test Case Development & Execution: Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and execute comprehensive test cases that align with project requirements, ensuring thorough testing of software functionality, performance, and security. Automation Support: Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks. Assist in enhancing test automation coverage for both system-level and front-end applications. Issue Identification & Documentation: Identify, track, and document software defects, functionality issues, and performance problems, working closely with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues. Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and senior testers, to ensure alignment on testing goals and priorities. Communicate findings and progress effectively. Test Reporting & Metrics: Contribute to the preparation of test reports and track key testing metrics to assess test coverage, defect resolution, and overall testing progress. Support in Test Planning: Participate in test planning activities, contributing to discussions about scope, approach, and strategy for different types of testing, such as functional, regression, and integration testing. Version Control & Configuration Management: Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion) for maintaining test scripts, test cases, and related artifacts. CI/CD Integration: Assist in integrating test scripts into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure that automated tests are executed as part of the development process. Manual Testing: Conduct manual testing where required, especially in areas that are difficult to automate or require more exploratory testing to identify edge cases. Collaboration on Automation Strategy: Support senior engineers by contributing ideas and improvements to the automation strategy, tools, and frameworks used in the testing process. Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback on testing processes and practices, suggesting improvements and applying lessons learned from past testing cycles to enhance efficiency and test effectiveness. Qualifications Skills and Experience: Experience: 1-3 years A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Hands-on experience in Python/Java programming. Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, including the ability to design, implement, and maintain test automation solutions. Proficient in coding and modifying complex automated software testing programs, both at the system level and front-end applications. Good experience with Version Control Systems such as Git, Subversion, and integration tools like Jenkins. Good understanding on software development processes and testing methodologies, with the ability to collaborate effectively across development and testing teams. Experience in using containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines for automated testing. Ability to work with various testing tools, including Selenium, TestNG, Pytest and other relevant test automation libraries. Experience in writing clear, detailed test cases and maintaining accurate documentation of test results. Experience in Azure Cloud Platform including deployment and security testing. Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization and collaborative abilities. Excellent communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written) in addition to any local language spoken at the place of work. The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve / drive effective results which drive the business forward. Collaboration and Influencing with a Global mindset, cultural awareness. Proven matrix and stakeholder management skills/experience working virtually in diverse teams. The ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information. The understanding and recognition of the organisation’s commercial environment and positioning themselves, their role and their actions in order to support the organisation’s commercial success. The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others. The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally, understanding their customers’ needs. Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment. Ability to interact with cross functional teams in a matrix environment. Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment Soft Skills: A self-starter with the ability to manage your time effectively, keen attention to detail and use your own initiative Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization and collaborative abilities. Excellent communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written) in addition to any local language spoken at the place of work. The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve / drive effective results which drive the business forward. Collaboration and Influencing with a Global mindset, cultural awareness. The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others. The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally, understanding their customers’ needs. Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment. Ability to interact with cross functional teams in a matrix environment. Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment. Professional competencies : Ability to be resourceful as well as strong at probing and translating information into insight Substantial experience of creating multi-platform propositions within a creative environment which supports the market and industry teams Experience of collaborating in a cross functional and cross-cultural organisation, with the ability to support the bridge between the markets (sales) teams and the industry (vertical) teams. Additional Information We offer… Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc) Grade: 08 Employee Group: Permanent Global Region: Asia Pacific

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and executing comprehensive test cases, contributing to automated test script maintenance, and identifying, tracking, and documenting software defects in close collaboration with developers. Responsibilities also include participating in test planning, preparing test reports, and assisting with CI/CD integration.