Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer ( Playwright/ Cypress )

Company Description

• NielsenIQ and GfK together offer the Full View & recognized as the world's leading consumer intelligence company.
• The world's most complete and clear view of consumer buying behavior combined with unparalleled omnichannel coverage, data platforms, and predictive analytics.
• Combined company has over $4 billion in sales and 30,000+ clients covering 150+ countries.
• Complementary and unmatched global reach and investments in coverage and technology will enable further strategic growth.
• The strategic combination of NIQ and GfK brings together two companies that have independently made significant investments in omnichannel coverage, business intelligence tools, and predictive analytics.
• With unmatched global reach and industry expertise, the company is positioned to accelerate its growth by offering The Full View of consumer behavior around the globe.

Job Description

Software Test Engineer ( Playwright/ Cypress ) , Pune/India.

You will

• Participate in "3 Amigos" (Business, development, testing) - pair with the PO and Developer and create Acceptance Criteria for the user stories.
• Review the acceptance criteria and identify the test scenarios.
• Provide test estimates during sprint planning.
• Create a pragmatic test plan to cover testing within all phases of software development.
• Develop automated acceptance tests for the features.
• Develop and implement integration, regression, and system tests for the new features.
• Create and maintain test data and test environment needed for testing.
• Log defects and track them to closure.
• Conduct exploratory testing as part of every sprint.
• Develop automated tests for non-functional testing.
• Collect quality metrics for the product and enhance the testing process for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• The ability to review user stories to ensure that the acceptance criteria stated are correct, unambiguous, and verifiable
• 8+ years of experience as a Test Engineer, and at least 5 years of experience in automation
• The ability to work as an embedded tester in the context of a scrum team
• The ability to evaluate the complexity of user stories, contributing to estimates during sprint planning
• The ability to develop high-quality, maintainable, and performant test code
• The ability to ensure test execution is appropriately conducted by cross-functional scrum team members
• A good ability to judge when a proposed technical solution requires discussion and consensus within the cross-functional team
• Good understanding of the software testing methodology and process of the development team and being able to fulfill the tasks and ceremonies required from software test engineers
• Good knowledge of Exploratory testing techniques, Rapid software testing, Session-based testing, testing heuristics
• The ability to triage issues found and report on progress
• The ability to plan, execute, and validate tests across the full test spectrum (functional, non-functional, Infosecurity, integration, regression, smoke, UAT, and OAT)
• The ability to identify opportunities to improve the quality assurance processes and actively contribute to test automation initiatives
• Understanding of BDD/TDD methodologies
• The ability to work in an automated test approach and page object design/facade/singletons patterns
• Basic understanding of Micro-Services architecture
• Knowledge of automated API testing
• Experience in Acceptance Test Automation in Cypress or JavaScript-based test automation frameworks
• The ability to work in CI tools like GitLab and cloud infrastructure like GCP

Additional Information

• Dynamic and energizing work environment fostering collaboration and teamwork
• Utilize cutting-edge digital technologies to stay at the forefront of innovation
• Continuous training programs designed to enhance and support your professional development
• Unlock avenues for both personal and career growth within our organization
• Enjoy the flexibility of adjustable working hours (hybrid model)

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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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the

Experience LevelSenior Level

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