Software Test Engineer

About NIIT, NIIT is a leading Skills and Talent Development Corporation that is building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company, which was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, today ranks among the world’s leading training companies owing to its vast, yet comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint across 40 nations, NIIT offers training and development solutions to Individuals, Enterprises, and Institutions. Link for our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/niitmts/ Link to our website: https://www.niit.com/en/learning-outsourcing/ Job Title: Software Test Engineer Location: Gurugram, Haryana Contract: 6+ Months Contract with possibilty to convert to Full Time based on Performance Interview: Only Onsite Interview (No Virtual Round) Salary: Upto Rs. 70,000 per month About the Role We're looking for a Senior Testing Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts across our software products. You'll design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and work closely with development teams to ensure we ship reliable, high-quality software. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical testing skills with the ability to mentor others and influence engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites (UI, API, integration, and regression)Define test strategies and test plans for new features and major releasesPerform manual exploratory testing for complex or high-risk areasIdentify, document, and track defects; work with developers to reproduce and resolve issuesSet up and maintain CI/CD test pipelines in collaboration with DevOpsConduct performance, load, and security testing as neededReview requirements and design documents to identify testability gaps earlyMentor junior QA engineers and promote testing best practices across teamsAnalyze test metrics and coverage to continuously improve quality processesCollaborate with product managers and developers throughout the SDLC. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in software testing/QA, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacityStrong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium)Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.)Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/Scrum practicesExperience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail, Zephyr)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, k6)Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of database querying (SQL) for backend validationExperience testing mobile applicationsISTQB or equivalent certificationPrior experience mentoring or leading a QA team