Software Test Engineer (Java, Selenium/ Playwright)

We are looking for a passionate and detail oriented Software Test Engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation. The ideal candidate should possess strong testing fundamentals, hands on automation experience, excellent communication skills, and a quality first mindset. This role offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies, AI driven testing approaches, and CI/CD practices while contributing to the delivery of high quality software products. Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring the quality of product features and enhancements. Understand business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications. Identify gaps, ambiguities, and inconsistencies in requirements and collaborate with Product Owners and Development teams. Create comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases. Perform Functional, Regression, Integration, End to End, Smoke, and Sanity Testing. Perform Non Functional Testing including Performance, Security, Accessibility, Compatibility, and Reliability testing. Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test cases using Java, TypeScript, Selenium, and Playwright. Continuously identify opportunities to increase automation coverage and efficiency. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing initiatives. Validate REST APIs, databases, and service integrations. Log, track, and verify defects while working closely with developers for effective resolution. Setup and maintain test environments and test data. Leverage AI powered tools and techniques to improve test design, automation, defect analysis, and quality insights. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and sprint ceremonies. Maintain functional and technical knowledge of the application landscape. Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams across locations. Mentor junior team members and share knowledge on testing practices, tools, and frameworks. Follow industry best practices, quality standards, and team SDLC guidelines. Continuously evaluate and recommend process improvements for quality engineering. Qualifications 1 to 3 years of experience in Software Testing and QA Automation. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline. Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Hands on experience in test automation using Selenium and Playwright. Strong programming skills in Java and/or TypeScript. Experience in designing and maintaining automation frameworks. Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts and design principles. Experience in API testing using Postman, Rest Assured, or equivalent tools. Experience in Web Application and Cross Browser Testing. Experience in Database Testing and SQL queries. Strong test validation, troubleshooting, and debugging skills. Good understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Familiarity with source control tools such as Git. Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies and release processes. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP is a plus. Exposure to AI assisted testing tools and modern Quality Engineering practices is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement. Expected Competencies Accountable – Takes ownership of quality deliverables and drives tasks to completion. Analytical – Evaluates complex scenarios and identifies risks proactively. Quality Focused – Continuously advocates for product quality and customer satisfaction. Automation Mindset – Identifies opportunities to automate repetitive and high value test scenarios. AI Driven Thinking – Understands and adopts AI powered testing approaches to improve productivity and quality. Collaborative – Works effectively with Product, Development, DevOps, and Business teams. Customer Focused – Understands customer needs and validates solutions from an end user perspective. Communication Skills – Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and presentation skills. Detail Oriented – Maintains high attention to detail and test coverage. Continuous Learner – Actively explores new tools, technologies, and industry trends. Problem Solver – Approaches challenges with a structured and solution oriented mindset. Shows Initiative – Proactively identifies improvements and takes action without constant supervision. Why Join Us Work with modern automation frameworks and AI driven testing solutions. Opportunity to contribute to high impact products and platforms. Exposure to cloud technologies, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. Collaborative and innovation driven engineering culture. Continuous learning and career growth opportunities. Flexible and inclusive work environment. Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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