Lead Embedded SW Quality Test Engineer

The Lead Embedded software quality test engineer is part of a research and development team responsible for designing and testing software for industrial control applications primarily for the electrical transmission and distribution industry. Product Testing include a variety of automated, manual and simulation procedures designed to validate the quality and performance of the products in line with design and industry requirements.

You are responsible to lead test creation and automation, of a software suite, module or a large component and covering a feature, set of features, or whole feature area. You will work independently and contribute to the well-structured automation framework automated test scripts, test case execution, defect logging and tracking.

Maintain & project different metrics that show the Automation benefits towards cycle time saving, test coverage and current quality of the product.

Essential Responsibilities:-

In this role, you will:-

• Define Test Strategy, design the QA framework for automated and manual tests, lead the implementation of test strategy, test plans and test execution.
• Evaluate and recommend the right tools, techniques and methodologies needed to enhance productivity and quality based on deep understanding of the business needs.
• Collaborate with Product Management teams to strategize & align long term solution for test automation including roadmap, tools, framework & approach, help arrive at Test plans, review test cases and monitor test execution as necessary
• Create a standard framework for Functional Automation, Performance Testing and Security and Penetration Testing and integrate with the overall DevOps model.
• Should be flexible to work on manual testing and automation based on business need.
• Research, recommend and implement tools as needed with the goal of increasing automation
• Execute final test procedures ensuring best quality and meeting timelines.
• Should support the continued designing, building, testing and deployment of effective Test Automation Solutions/ Test Automation Framework.
• Work experience with product development and validation process.
• Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools and identify and report defects and issues detected during testing.
• Strong product knowledge of Protection & Control Relays and IEC61850 applications.
• Proactively bringing issues and problems to the attention of the team; generating, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to solve them
• Be meticulous about documentation and maintaining a robust log of all test cases and test results
• Learn and innovate newer and simpler ways of delivering solutions to problems/requirements.
• Be the advocate for quality practices and standards in the organization.
• Self-Learning & development to keep up to date with fast-changing trends

Qualifications /Requirements:-

• B.Tech/M.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science backgrounds
• Hands on experience in Software Testing Life Cycle both manual & automated
• Minimum 5 to 7+ years of experience in Automation framework development and writing scripts.
• Hands on experience with test frameworks; Data-driven testing, modularity driven testing, keyword-driven testing, hybrid testing, model-based testing, etc.
• Prior experience in building Automation framework for windows and web applications.
• Must to have competencies in the use of test tools and test automation, familiar with scripting tools (Java/Java Script, Selenium, Protractor, Cypress, BDD (Cucumber framework))
• Familiar with CI/CD principle and tools (like Jenkins), familiar with Test management tools (e.g. JIRA with Xray – Pugin, QC, ..) , Source code management Tools (Git, SVN ….)

Desired Characteristics:-

• Capacity to listen, understand and synthesize end-user requirements in a multi-cultural environment.
• Organized ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• High energy, self-starter, with a proven track record in delivering results.
• Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient, timely, and effective manner.
• Strong team player, able to foster good working relationships with other functional areas.
• Familiar with fundamental program tools and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with industrial applications will be an asset

Location:-

• Hyderabad, India.

Company Overview:-

GE (NYSE:GE) rises to the challenge of building a world that works. For more than 125 years, GE has invented the future of industry, and today the company’s dedicated team, leading technology, and global reach and capabilities help the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE’s people are diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest level of integrity and focus to fulfil GE’s mission and deliver for its customers. www.ge.com