Job ProfileTest Management & Quality Assurance Engineer Drive Quality. Lead Testing. Enable Reliable Releases.We are looking for a Test Management & Quality Assurance Engineer who can take ownership of Test Planning, Test Execution, Defect Management, and Stakeholder Communication for automotive after-sales diagnostic solutions.

This role is ideal for professionals who excel at coordinating testing activities, driving business acceptance testing, managing defects to closure, and ensuring high-quality releases while supporting automation through Python scripting.

Key Responsibilities✅ Test Management & Quality Assurance

- Lead end-to-end Test Management and Test Planning activities.
- Define test strategy, scope, schedules, and quality gates.
- Drive Business Acceptance Testing (BAT/UAT) and release validation.
- Support Regression, Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing cycles.
- Ensure delivery readiness and release quality governance.

✅ Defect & Incident ManagementOwn the complete defect lifecycle including:
- Defect triage and analysis
- Prioritization and severity assessment
- Defect tracking and reporting
- Resolution follow-up and closure verification

✅ Stakeholder Communication
- Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and quality metrics.
- Provide regular status updates to business and technical stakeholders.
- Facilitate testing reviews and release sign-offs.

✅ Automotive Diagnostic ValidationValidate and support solutions related to:
- Vehicle Communication
- ECU Diagnostics
- Software Installation & Validation
- Test Infrastructure Management
- Automotive After-Sales Diagnostic Systems





✅ Collaboration & Automation
- Collaborate with Business, Product, Development, and System Teams.
- Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts to improve testing efficiency.
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required SkillsCore Competencies
- Test Management
- Test Planning & Strategy
- Quality Assurance
- Bug / Incident Management
- Defect Lifecycle Management
- BAT / UAT Testing
- Release Governance
- Stakeholder Management

Technical Skills
- Python Scripting
- JIRA / ALM Tools
- TestComplete (Preferred)
- Test Automation Frameworks

Domain Expertise
- Automotive Diagnostics
- OBD-II
- UDS (ISO 14229)
- CAN
- LIN
- FlexRay
- Vehicle Diagnostics & Validation

What We Are Looking For✔ Robust leadership in testing and quality assurance

✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

✔ Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach

✔ Ownership mindset with strong problem-solving skills

✔ Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams

✔ Passion for delivering high-quality and reliable software releases

QualificationsBachelor's Degree in

- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Or a related technical discipline

Ideal Candidate ProfileA quality-focused Test Management professional with strong expertise in:
- Test Planning & Execution
- Quality Assurance
- Defect & Incident Management
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Release Governance

combined with hands-on experience in Python-based automation and working knowledge of automotive diagnostics technologies and protocols.

📌 Test Lead Engineer_ Automotive Diagnostics (Bengaluru)
🏢 Mercedes Benz Research and Development India
📍 Bengaluru