Head of Engineering

Position : Senior Test Automation Engineer

Experience : 8+ Years

Location : Hyderabad / Bangalore

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Automation Engineer with extensive experience in test automation and strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with UFT, Java Selenium, and Ready API to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using UFT, Java Selenium, and Ready API.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure quality delivery.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Analyze test results, report defects, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices in automation testing.

Mandatory Skills :

• 8+ Years of hands-on experience in test automation using UFT, Java Selenium, and Ready API.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology and practical experience applying it in testing environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate testing progress and issues.

Preferred :

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and techniques.
• Experience in cross-browser and mobile device testing.

The Web 3 & Blockchain Innovation Lab plays a pivotal role in leading the lab strategic vision and

operational excellence, fostering a culture of innovation and learning by doing among students.

This individual is responsible for setting the lab strategic direction, managing a team of stream

leaders, and ensuring the lab success in bridging the gap between academia and industry. As a

thought leader and brand ambassador, the Head of the lab promotes the lab focus areas both

internally and externally, embodying the qualities of leadership and innovation that inspire

students and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities:

* Vision and Strategy:

* Develop and communicate a clear vision for the Innovation Labs, aligning with

* the institution strategic objectives.

* Set strategic goals for the lab, including defining key areas of focus, innovation

    strategies, and research priorities.

* Ensure the lab activities contribute to the broader academic and research

   missions of the institution.

Innovation Lab - Industry Interface:

* Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, facilitating collaborations that enhance the lab's research and innovation projects.

* Serve as a key liaison between the lab and academic departments, promoting interdisciplinary industry relevant research and learning opportunities.

* Lead initiatives to secure funding, sponsorship, and partnerships that support the lab's activities and growth.

* Brand Ambassador and Thought Leadership:

* Act as a brand ambassador and thought leader, representing the Innovation Labs at conferences, seminars, and public forums.

* Promote the lab's achievements and projects through various channels, enhancing its reputation and visibility.

* Foster a network of alumni, industry leaders, and academic peers to support and engage with the lab's work.

Mentorship and Role Modeling:

* Serve as a mentor and role model for students and mentors, inspiring them to pursue innovation and excellence.

* Encourage the development of leadership skills among lab members, particularly stream leaders and emerging talents.

* Support a learning environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and personal growth.

Skills and Qualifications :

* Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration) or equivalent experience in innovation management.

* Proven leadership experience in managing research or innovation labs, particularly in an academic or similar setting.

* Deep technical expertise in multiple blockchain platforms, smart contracts, DeFi & dApps, Web 3 libraries/frameworks and cryptography. Should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the benefits decentralization.

* Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

* Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience in academia-industry partnerships.

* Demonstrated success in securing funding, sponsorships, or partnerships.

* Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, capable of engaging a wide range of audiences.

* Deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in areas relevant to the lab's focus..

• Experience in Core Java, CXF, Spring. 
• Experience in spring boot, microservices. 
• Extensive experience in developing enterprise-scale n-tier applications for the financial domain. Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns. 
• Should have the ability to analyze, design, develop and test complex, low-latency client-facing applications. 
• Good development experience with RDBMS, preferably Sybase database 
• Good knowledge of multi-threading and high volume server side development 
• Experience in sales and trading platforms in investment banking/capital markets 
• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux 
• Excellent problem solving and coding skills in Java 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills. 
• Should have the ability to express their design ideas and thoughts. 

Strong technical background in Android application development and Kotlin

· Looking candidates having 5+ years of experience.

· Need candidates from Delhi NCR Only.

· All Academic backgrounds acceptable (except BCA).

· Immediate Joiners Preferred

· Candidate must have some experience working with IoT devices.

· Candidate should have experience working with Camera model X.

· Candidate's Academic scores must be 70% or above.

· Candidate having fluent communication will be an added advantage.

Opportunity Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer with experience building Salesforce AppExchange apps to lead the development of Salesforce connectors for our marketing technology products.

What would you do?

·      Take a lead role with design and implementation of Salesforce connectors for our marketing platforms.

·      Collaborate with stakeholders in establishing application requirements, determining features, creating customer-friendly solutions, and determining support needs and performance requirements. 

·      Plan, design, develop, test, and deploy software to satisfy these requirements. 

·      Work according to the agile programming application development methodology adhered to including test-first, iterative development, and continuous re-prioritization.  

·      Support the maintenance of our hosted technology solutions. 

·      Work with other team members in accomplishing group objectives and participating in code reviews. 

·      Ensure timely and robust implementation of the company’s development plans.

·      Ensure that all relevant parties are kept up to date on progress of projects and give feedback on an ongoing basis. 

·      Contribute to the review, selection, and adoption of proprietary tools and technologies. 

·      Use specialist knowledge and experience of information technology to provide technical advice and vision.

Technical Skills

The following skills are needed for this role.

Experience

·      7+ years’ experience in web application design and development 

·      Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience 

Primary Skills

·      Experience with Salesforce APEX, VisualForce, SOQL, etc. 

·      Experience building and maintaining Salesforce AppExchange apps. 

·      Experience working with databases and/or CRM systems. 

Secondary Skills (nice to have)

·      Strong background in Java 

·      AWS ecosystem and tools, developing for serverless environments. 

·      Front-end expertise: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. 

·      Other languages such as JavaScript, Typescript, C#, Ruby, Python, PHP, etc. are all valuable. 

Soft Skills

·      Proven ability to lead a team and mentor others. 

·      Thrives collaborating in a team environment with a diverse range of people.

·      Passionate about delivering an amazing customer experience.

·      Able to have a change of mind, and able to change the minds of others.

·      Writes clearly and concisely.

·      Capable of working without a company office, with a fully remote team.

Growth Skills

·      Possesses a good work ethic; a self-starter with a desire to grow.

·      Always looking for better ways to get the job done.