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UST • pune, Maharashtra, India
Role & seniority: Lead II - Software Test Engineer (10–12 years of hands-on automation, API testing, quality engineering; leadership and mentoring expected)
Stack/tools: Selenium WebDriver with C; RESTSharp (C) or RestAssured (Java); BDD (Cucumber; SpecFlow optional); test frameworks (Hybrid, Page Object Model, Data Driven, BDD); CI/CD (Azure DevOps/Jenkins/GitHub Actions); tools: Visual Studio, Postman, Swagger, Git; defect tracking: Jira/Azure DevOps
Develop test strategy/plans, standards, and quality processes; collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders on acceptance criteria
Design/build/maintain automation frameworks and API test suites; integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines; ensure modular, reusable code
Lead and mentor a test team (5–10 engineers); drive defect triage, root-cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement; coordinate with DevOps for automated execution and reporting
Automation: Selenium WebDriver with C; API automation with RESTSharp (C) or RestAssured (Java)
BDD: Cucumber (SpecFlow optional); framework design (Hybrid, Page Object Model, Data Driven)
Testing types: functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity; API validation; NFR (performance, reliability)
Tools/Practices: Visual Studio, Postman, Swagger, Git; Azure DevOps/Jenkins; Jira/Azure DevOps for defect lifecycle
Strong OOP, clean coding, Agile/Scrum experience; effective communicati
Role Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead II - Software Test Engineer with 10-12 years of hands on experience in automation testing, API testing, and quality engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver with C, RESTSharp / RestAssured, BDD (Cucumber), test planning, and NFR (Non Functional Requirements) testing. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to mentor teams while contributing technically.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning
Develop comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test estimations for complex applications.
Define and enforce testing standards, best practices, and quality processes.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, developers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and define acceptance criteria.
Automation Testing
Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver with C.
Implement and optimize BDD frameworks using Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similar tools.
Ensure automation scripts follow coding standards, modularity, and reusability principles.
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/Jenkins/GitHub Actions).
API Testing
Develop automated API test suites using RESTSharp (C) or RestAssured (Java).
Validate REST APIs for functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
Work with Swagger/Postman collections to build robust test coverage.
Non Functional & Performance Testing
Participate in or coordinate NFR testing including performance, reliability, usability, and security validations.
Assist performance engineers in designing and reviewing performance test scenarios.
Quality Leadership
Lead a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
Review test cases, automation scripts, and test coverage.
Drive defect triaging, root cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement.
Work closely with DevOps to ensure smooth automation execution and result reporting.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain clear documentation of test scenarios, execution results, and coverage metrics.
Provide regular test reports, dashboards, and quality insights to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
Automation: Selenium WebDriver with C
API Automation: RESTSharp (C) or RestAssured (Java)
BDD: Cucumber (SpecFlow optional)
Framework Development: Hybrid, Page Object Model, BDD, Data Driven
Tools: Visual Studio, Postman, Swagger, Git, Azure DevOps/Jenkins
Strong grasp of OOP principles and clean coding practices
Testing Expertise
Functional, Regression, Integration, Smoke, and Sanity testing
API validation techniques (JSON/XML, schema validation, error handling)
NFR concepts (performance, load, reliability)
Defect lifecycle management using Jira/Azure DevOps
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong ownership and accountability mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to lead test teams of 5-10 engineers
Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in ISTQB, Agile Testing, or equivalent
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus
Skills
automation testing,cucumber,postman,selenium,api testing,sql