We’re Hiring Test Engineer-5-8Yrs-Pune

Test Engineer -5-8 Years- PuneSummaryLooking to elevate your career in software testing? Join our dynamic Technology & Analytics Practice team as a Test Engineer! With your expertise in quality assurance, automated testing, and collaboration, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of cutting-edge software solutions. Embrace this opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment.LocationPune, IndiaYour Future EmployerYour future employer is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Known for deploying advanced technology and analytics solutions, they are a leader in driving meaningful change across industries. Join a team that values your expertise and encourages professional growth.Responsibilities

• Design and implement test strategies and plans for validating software functionality and performance.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for seamless testing processes.
• Conduct manual and automated testing to identify issues, performance bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and project managers for robust testing integration.
• Debug issues by analyzing test results and offering detailed feedback to development teams.
• Monitor and document technical issues, test outcomes, and critical quality metrics.
• Support continuous integration/deployment to optimize delivery timelines.
• Stay abreast of new testing methodologies, tools, and industry practices to drive improvement.
• Mentor junior team members and facilitate knowledge-sharing within the team.

RequirementsMust-Have Skills

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Proficiency in advanced testing techniques: functional, regression, performance, and automation.
• Experience with tools like Selenium, JIRA, Postman, and TestNG.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Git.
• Competence in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration, and communication abilities.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of analytics tools or specialized testing practices for analytics.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• API testing expertise using tools like REST Assured.
• ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification.

What’s in It for You?

• A dynamic, inclusive workplace committed to diversity and innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow by exploring cutting-edge technologies.
• Be part of a team that values and celebrates diverse perspectives while working on impactful projects.
• A chance to mentor future leaders and collaborate on innovative ideas.

Reach UsIf you feel this opportunity is well aligned with your career progression plans, please feel free to reach out to me with your updated profile at .DisclaimerCrescendo Global specializes in Senior to C-level niche recruitment. We are passionate about empowering job seekers and employers with an engaging, memorable job search and leadership hiring experience. Crescendo Global does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.NoteWe receive a lot of applications on a daily basis, so it becomes a bit difficult for us to get back to each candidate. Please assume that your profile has not been shortlisted in case you don’t hear back from us within 1 week. Your patience is highly appreciated.Profile KeywordsTest Engineer, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Selenium, Automation Testing, Agile Testing, CI/CD, JIRA, Jenkins, Postman, Analytics Testing, ISTQB Certified, Pune Jobs, Technology & Analytics, Python Testing, Java Testing, AWS Cloud TestingJob DescriptionJob TitleSenior Test Engineer – Investment Data PlatformGrade2CLevelColleagueJob FunctionAsset Management Tech & ChangeJob Sub FunctionInvestments Data PlatformReports toSr. Lead/Sr. Manager – Investments Data Platform (India)LocationMumbaiBusiness AreaM&G Global ServicesOverall Job PurposeWorking with M&G Plc. means becoming part of a brand with a global reputation and our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.M&G plc is a firm built on a rich and long history and with a commitment to an innovative future centred on the needs of customers and clients. There is a genuine opportunity to drive competitive advantage with value creation through the formation of this new organisation.The role is for a Senior Test Engineer in the Asset Management/Investment Management domain. Carry out rapid release testing, supporting development of automation test frameworks across one or more interrelated data platform teams and capabilities and are proficient in multiple test scripting languages, mainly C#. Collaborate closely with leads to implement test strategies that support complex deliveries.Accountabilities/ResponsibilitiesKey accountabilities and responsibilities

• Deliver Testing and Automation solutions to support the Asset/Investment Data platform, addressing demands from investment teams, clients, and regulators, while considering cost and risk.
• Create, maintain, and run functional and non-functional tests. Perform root cause analysis and create automated tests to prevent defect recurrence.
• Contribute to building a test automation framework or creating generic test automation utilities to reduce manual efforts.
• Work with event-driven data processing architecture and various Azure services.
• Handle various data file formats (csv, json, xml) and Azure services (Data Lake, Data Factory, Service Bus, Function App, SQL Server).
• Validate end-to-end data flow and content per business requirements.
• Use C# for Test Automation, with SpecFlow as the BDD tool, and Groovy with Java. Stay current with domain knowledge, programming languages, and testing tools (e.g., Groovy, SpecFlow, Selenium, Cucumber).
• Execute and deliver testing activities through rapid releases/processes, ensuring successful production deployment using a daily Kanban/Scrum/Agile approach.
• Explore various automated/technical testing techniques to enhance the test approach.
• Build, package, and deploy software through environments; manage configuration settings and ensure deployment success while maintaining the deployment framework.
• Contribute to the Automation & Testing community, continuously improving testing frameworks, identifying improvement opportunities, and promoting process standardization and knowledge sharing within the team.

Key Stakeholder ManagementInternalAll M&G Plc Business AreasM&G Plc Support GroupsExternalPartner(s)/Vendor(s)Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational QualificationKnowledge & Skills (Key):

• Testing and Automation experience with any programming language such as C#, Java, or Groovy (preferably C#). Practical implementation of different collections (eg: List, Set, Dictionary/Maps).
• Able to write code using OOPs concepts (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction, Encapsulation, etc.) in Test and Automation projects.
• Familiar with Testing Frameworks (e.g., NUnit, JUnit, TestNG) and BDD tools such as SpecFlow, Cucumber, or JBehave (preferably SpecFlow)
• Experience in backend Automation (Eg. Rest APIs, Database etc). API testing and automation using tools and libraries using RestSharp, RestAssured, Postman.
• Good knowledge of Relational & Non-Relational databases management systems.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, TDD and BDD methodologies.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and orally, within a project team

Knowledge & Skills (Desirable):

• Exposure to financial markets & asset management processes and understand analysis into a wide variety of asset classes and associated analytics (e.g. Equity, Fixed Income, Private Assets etc).
• Any prior test automation experience with any cloud services (preferably Azure)
• Experienced in setting up build pipelines for test automation projects
• Any prior experience in testing large & complex/dependent data sets.

Experience:

• 5+ years of total experience in Technology/Software Development/Data Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a Test Engineer role.

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate in any discipline.

M&G Behaviours relevant to all roles:Note: *We are in Hybrid working with min. three days’ work from office (subject to policy change)