Principal Software Engineer in Test

Overview

• Architect and implement robust, scalable test automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Rest Assured, and Cucumber
• Define quality engineering strategy across the frontend, backend, API, and system integration layers
• Guide cross-functional teams in implementing shift-left testing practices and CI/CD automation
• Own the full testing lifecycle: from Test Plans and Manual Test Cases to Automated Scripts and Execution Reports
• Lead efforts in behavior-driven development (BDD) to improve collaboration across engineering and product
• Establish test data management strategies that support repeatable, reliable validation across environments
• Oversee regression suites, performance testing, usability testing, and system-wide test coverage
• Produce actionable metrics through Test Summary Reports and Defect Reports to influence release readiness
• Mentor engineers on writing maintainable, reusable test code aligned with software engineering best practices
• Collaborate across DevOps and Product teams to create a culture of test ownership and rapid feedback

Requirements

You’ll bring:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing and automation engineering, with 3+ years in a technical leadership role
• Expertise in UI test automation using Selenium and/or Playwright
• Proven experience with API testing using Rest Assured and service virtualization techniques
• Strong background in BDD frameworks like Cucumber, including Gherkin syntax and feature file management
• Experience writing clean, scalable test code with JUnit or TestNG
• Ability to define and manage the full spectrum of testing deliverables: Test Plans, Test Scripts, Defect Reports, and Performance Testing Reports
• Familiarity with test execution and CI tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
• Strong understanding of agile QA processes, exploratory testing, and shift-left quality strategies
• Exceptional communication skills with experience collaborating in cross-functional, fast-paced teams
• A consulting mindset—proactive, adaptive, and confident in client-facing discussions

Expertise in UI test automation using Selenium and/or Playwright

Proven experience with API testing using Rest Assured and service virtualization techniques

Strong background in BDD frameworks like Cucumber, including Gherkin syntax and feature file management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹3,700,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have with UI test automation using Selenium or Playwright?
• Are you currently residing in Bangalore?
• Official Notice Period?
• How many years of experience do you have with API testing using Rest Assured?
• How would you rate your proficiency in writing and managing Cucumber feature files on a scale of 1-5, 5 being highest?

Work Location: In person

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