Software Development Engineer Testing (SDET)

Manual Tester with Airlines Cargo domain experience

•       Experience: 5–12 Years

•       Locations: Chennai, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Cochin

•       Notice Period: Immediate to <30 days

Skillset and Responsibilities of Agile QA

Skillset:

• Experienced test analyst or consultant with 6-10 years of experience in software testing

• Robust knowledge and prior experience in Airline Cargo domain

• Prior work experience in Agile scrum or SAFe 

• Experience in requirement understanding and user story grooming 

• Ability to understand the functionality of the application under test

• Testing Tools: Microfocus ALM, JIRA, ReadyAPI, Enterprise Architect

• Prior experience in backend service testing with ReadyAPI or Postman, API debugging/root cause analysis

• Working knowledge of microservice architecture and cloud database

• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline (GIT etc)

• Working experience in defect management process and tools 

• Working knowledge or experience in automation tools (Cypress, Selenium) will be nice to have

 Responsibilities:

 • Define the functional and technical approach to the implementation of the tests

• Help estimate the scope and size of the testing effort for each user story/product backlog within the PI Planning

• Analyze user stories and design/develop Test Models and Test cases

• Review test model and test cases with BA / Product Owner

• Develop backend test suites in readyAPI for user story testing 

• Identify frontend regression test cases and handover to TA team for automation

• Develop and maintain automated test suites for microservices 

• Execute automated backend regression test suites in pipeline for iterations and PROD releases

• Analyze of test results, defect logging and retest

• Work closely with developers to assess and advise on testability

• Test throughout the sprint

• Work collaboratively and productively with the product owner /Business owner and the customer to form acceptance criteria, Help to define definition of done (DoD)

• Present tested feature within iteration reviews and system demos 

• Attend and actively participate in PI Plannings  

• Participate all sprint planning , pre- and post sprint release ceremonies

• Meet with developers and BAs for short hand-off demonstrations and share the iteration demos with the devs 

• Attend sprint retrospectives and ART retrospectives 

• Help in Determining and advising which tests should be automated at which layer

• Help the developers or the TA team in writing automated tests and analyze the results of the automated tests

At BigThinkCode, our technology solves complex problems. We are currently looking for Software Engineer, Test engineers to join and work with our cross-functional engineers of talented experts at Chennai.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will utilize quality processes and automation tools to enhance testing products and solutions. Your typical day will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement automation methodologies, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the testing process. You will be responsible for running the end-to-end quality engineering function, focusing on automation to improve control, accuracy, and integrity in all testing activities. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in testing practices.

Please find below our job description, if interested apply / reply sharing your profile to connect and discuss.

Company: BigThinkCode Technologies

URL: https://www.bigthinkcode.com/

Work location: Chennai (work from office)

Experience: 3 – 4 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or comparable experience.

Responsibilities:

·      Reviewing and managing the manual / automation code quality.

·      Develop & enhance Test automation framework to support different OS, Browsers etc.

Requirement:

·      Hands on expertise in both manual and automation testing.

·      Familiar with oops concepts and basic programming language.

·      Test management - Agile process, Stakeholder co-ordination, Status reporting

·      Strong expertise in Automation Framework design (Selenium+Java Framework, Rest Assured)

·      Designed, reviewed and maintained automated test scripts.

·      Developed reusable utilities to embed in framework

·      Experience in performing Software Testing and preferably Application testing

Benefits:

·      Medical cover for employee and eligible dependents.

·      Tax beneficial salary structure.

·      Comprehensive leave policy

·      Competency development training programs.

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer – Manual Testing (Hardware Focused)

Location: Navi Mumbai (Only local candidates from Mumbai/Navi Mumbai will be considered)

Work Mode: 5 Days Working | Work From Office

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners or Candidates Who are already serving or served notice period.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manual QA Engineer with strong proficiency in hardware-based and emulator-driven manual testing. The ideal candidate will also possess 1–2 years of hands-on experience in Java, ideally for scripting or basic automation tasks. This role is ideal for someone with a background in hardware testing looking to contribute to highly integrated systems involving both hardware and software components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute manual test cases focused on hardware-integrated systems, embedded environments, and emulators.
• Translate complex system requirements and user stories into well-structured, actionable test cases.
• Plan and maintain comprehensive test documentation ensuring traceability and thorough coverage.
• Identify, document, and follow up on bugs and inconsistencies across releases and change requests.
• Collaborate with development and hardware teams to ensure robust system validation across interfaces.
• Utilize Java (1–2 years' experience) to support test scripting or automation where applicable.

Must-Have Skills:

• Manual Testing Expertise: 5+ years in QA with a primary focus on hardware/manual testing.
• Hardware & Emulator Testing: Proven experience in testing physical devices, hardware components, or emulators.
• Java Scripting: 1–2 years of experience in Java for test scripting or automation utilities.
• Proficiency in test case design, defect tracking (e.g., JIRA), and understanding of testing life cycle models.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and working knowledge of databases.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Python or other test automation frameworks.
• Testing certifications (ISTQB, CP-SAT, CP-MAT, etc.)
• Familiarity with location-based technologies (GPS, mapping, navigation systems).
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS or BS in Computer Science or a related subject.
• At least five (5+) years of web application testing and automation experience.
• Taking complete ownership of product testing efforts.
• Proficiency in Java/ Python or any other Object-Oriented Language.
• Experience of Selenium & WebServices or REST API testing or backend testing
• Ability to design and develop test automation frameworks from scratch
• Experience in CI/ CD setup preferably with Jenkin
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert in methodically developing use-cases-
• Expert at writing automation test cases using Selenium.
• Expert at testing the web application for both functionality and performance.
• Understands what world-class quality for SAAS Products 
• Expert at communicating the QA results with the engineering teams
• Expert at increasing visibility for blocker/critical issues.

• Testing and assuring high quality performance of applications
• Writing clear and maintainable high-quality automation code
• Reporting and validating bugs for all components
• Creating test plans and test cases
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and making constructive suggestions for change
• Staying up-to-date with developing technologies and showcasing them in your work

• Minimum 2 years experience in software testing
• Minimum 1 years of automation testing experience using Selenium and/or JavaScript based frameworks or equivalent
• Testing and assuring high quality performance of customer applications
• Writing clear and maintainable high-quality automation code
• Reporting and validating bugs for all components
• Creating test plans and test cases
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and making construc\tive suggestions for change
• Staying up-to-date with developing technologies and showcasing them in your work
• Leading a team of Quality Engineers is a plus