5 days ago

SW Test Lead Engineer

Pune, IndiaFull-timeOn-siteSenior · 8-10 yearsQA Engineer

What you'll do

Own end-to-end quality for software applications.
Drive test planning, estimation, risk identification, and release readiness.
Define and execute test strategy across releases, covering functional, integration, system, performance, and automated testing.
Establish scalable test frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Ensure clear traceability between requirements, risks, test cases, and results.
Use of risk-based testing to focus effort on high-impact areas.
Make quality-based recommendations for releases.
Ownership of defect triage, prioritization, and root cause analysis.
Define the overall test strategy and automation approach for projects based on product architecture, risks, and release goals.
Expand automation coverage and improve efficiency of validation processes.
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows where applicable.
Review test plans, test cases, and automation code for completeness and effectiveness.

Strong background in software testing and quality engineering for product development.
Solid understanding of software testing principles and test design techniques for both functional and non‑functional testing.
Experience leading testing planning or managing test activities.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver work effectively under deadlines.
Experience working with windows and web applications including knowledge of .NET, React, Angular, JavaScript and other windows and web application technologies
Strong experience with programming and scripting languages (E.g. Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
Hands‑on experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
Experience with API testing and performance testing tools (E.g. Postman, JMeter).

Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Quality
· Own end-to-end quality for software applications.
· Drive test planning, estimation, risk identification, and release readiness.
· Define and execute test strategy across releases, covering functional, integration, system, performance, and automated testing.
· Establish scalable test frameworks, tools, and best practices.
· Ensure clear traceability between requirements, risks, test cases, and results.
· Use of risk-based testing to focus effort on high-impact areas.
· Make quality-based recommendations for releases.
· Ownership of defect triage, prioritization, and root cause analysis.
Test Architecture & Automation
· Define the overall test strategy and automation approach for projects based on product architecture, risks, and release goals.
· Expand automation coverage and improve efficiency of validation processes.
· Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows where applicable.
· Review test plans, test cases, and automation code for completeness and effectiveness.
· Mentor and coach junior test engineers on test design, automation, and quality thinking.
· Identify gaps in test processes and lead improvements.
Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
· Work closely with development leads, product owners, cybersecurity teams, and global stakeholders.
· Participate in architecture and design reviews from a quality and risk perspective.
· Communicate project status, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives to leadership.

Who You Are:

You balance planning with actions. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams but can be an independent self-starter as needed. You are comfortable reaching out to experts on topics you may not fully understand yet.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Strong background in software testing and quality engineering for product development.
· Solid understanding of software testing principles and test design techniques for both functional and non‑functional testing.
· Experience leading testing planning or managing test activities.
· Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver work effectively under deadlines.
· Experience working with windows and web applications including knowledge of .NET, React, Angular, JavaScript and other windows and web application technologies
· Strong experience with programming and scripting languages (E.g. Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
· Hands‑on experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
· Experience with API testing and performance testing tools (E.g. Postman, JMeter).
· Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
· Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
· Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
· Hands-on exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices.
· Experience with Stage-gated NPD (New Product Development) processes
· Exposure to cybersecurity practices.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and technical risks effectively.
· Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com.

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