QA Automation Engineer-T4

QA Automation Test Engineer, Chennai

Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQ's data and insights to innovate and grow. 

As QA automation engineer, you'll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and prototyping cutting-edge technologies. Ingestion Services is working on unifying and standardizing several varied ingestion methodologies and convergence initiatives with latest backend services on Spring Boot technologies and leverage GitHub to support things like CI/CD and integrations. React,  Java 17 and Spark are primarily used to extend platform features along with continuing to adopt the best in class cloud-native, cloud-agnostic technologies. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chennai and Pune. Expertise in Playwright, Gauge, Zephyr, Python are mandatory. Skills in Java, AI are welcome additions. AI readiness and DevSecOps exposure are key additional facets to possess and exhibit.

 Responsibilities: 

• Thorough Understanding of various testing and validation methodologies 
• Configuring & Implementing test suites to support Business needs
• Comprehensive support for test-driven development best practices 

Must Have -

• 3 years of experience as a QA automation engineer who works on Playwright, Gauge, Python scripts. 
• Intermediate level of Database (SQL) skills to validate data 
• Basic Knowledge on Linux/Unix environment (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.) 
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM environment 
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Global Team 
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business 

Nice to have -

• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field 
• Experience using Collaboration Technologies: GitHub, Jira, Confluence 
• Experience using Object-oriented languages Java 
• Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs 
• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead. 
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change. 
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement. 
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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