Test Engineer I

**Job Title: Test Engineer I (Automation)** **Location:** Pune, MH **Experience:** 4+ Years **Department:** Quality Engineering **Job Overview** We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented **Software Test Engineer** to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in software testing, experience across web and API testing, and a working knowledge of automation tools. While automation experience is beneficial, **only a moderate level of automation proficiency is expected**. Exposure to **IoT systems** is a plus, but **not a mandatory requirement**. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and maintain **test plans and strategies** for functional, integration, and regression testing. * Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to ensure **quality throughout the development lifecycle**. * Perform **manual and semi-automated testing** for APIs, UI, databases, and connected devices. * Contribute to **test case design**, execution, and defect reporting. * Integrate basic automated tests into **CI/CD pipelines**. * Validate **data flow, connectivity, and system behavior** in distributed environments. * Document test results and participate in **root cause analysis** of issues. **Required Skills & Experience** * **4+ years** of experience in software testing or SDET roles. * Strong understanding of **QA methodologies**, test planning, and defect lifecycle. * Working knowledge of **Java**, **JUnit**, and **TestNG**. * Familiarity with: * **Java fundamentals** (Data Structures, JDBC, File Handling) * **SQL** and relational databases * **Selenium WebDriver** (basic usage) * **API testing tools** (Postman, RestAssured) * **CI/CD tools** (GitHub, Jenkins) * **Cloud and on-prem infrastructure** **Desirable Skills (Not Mandatory)** * Exposure to **IoT devices**, sensors, or embedded systems. * Familiarity with **IoT protocols** like MQTT, CoAP, or HTTP. * Understanding of **device-to-cloud communication**, **data flow**, and **security** in IoT. * Experience with **IoT platforms** such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, or Google Cloud IoT. **Preferred Attributes** * Strong **analytical and debugging** skills. * Ability to write **clear, maintainable test cases**. * Experience in **Agile/Scrum** environments. * Passion for **quality assurance**, **collaboration**, and **continuous improvement**.