Job Summary

We re Hiring: Software Test Engineer

Do you know a recent engineering graduate who enjoys solving problems, questioning how systems work, and discovering what others might miss

We are looking for curious, analytical, and technology-focused graduates to join our Software Quality Engineering team in Kolkata. This chance is ideal for candidates who want to build a career in software testing while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise applications, Agile development, automation, APIs, cloud technologies, and AI.

What Will You Do

- Analyze business needs and software requirements, and identify gaps, risks, and testability concerns early.
- Own test planning and test strategy for features and releases, including scope, approach, and risk-based prioritization.
- Design comprehensive test scenarios and test cases that cover end-to-end business workflows, integrations, and edge cases.
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and system testing, analyze results, and report defects with clear root-cause insights.
- Build, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for UI and API layers.
- Perform API testing and back-end data validation.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and track quality metrics.
- Interpret workflows, architecture diagrams, business processes, and system interactions to design effective tests.
- Collaborate closely with developers, architects, business analysts, product owners, and fellow quality engineers.
- Participate actively in Scaled Agile activities, including PI Planning, sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, efficiency, and overall product quality.

What Are We Looking For





We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

- 3-4 years of hands-on experience in software testing and quality engineering.
- Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to testing.
- The ability to translate complex requirements into meaningful test conditions and coverage.
- Solid experience with SDLC, STLC, defect life cycle, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Proven experience in functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Hands-on experience with test automation using tools such as Playwright, or similar.
- Programming or scripting proficiency in at least one language (Java, Python, JavaScript).
- Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to raise risks and quality concerns.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a drive to keep learning.

Skills That Will Give Candidates an Advantage

Experience in any of the following areas will be valuable:

- Designing or maintaining test automation frameworks.
- Understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps pipelines
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Internet of Things
- Using AI tools in testing
- ISTQB or equivalent testing certification

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

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