Test Engineer (Automation)

Who We Are

Simpplr delivers exceptional AI-powered employee experiences at scale. It is the only platform that unifies employee engagement, enablement, and self-service to provide every employee with a seamless and personalized experience so they can do their best work from anywhere. Organizations use our forward-looking, adaptable products to deliver personalized experiences that inspire and engage their employees. Wherever people work, Simpplr enables them to flourish.

Trusted by more than 700+ leading brands, including Penske, Snowflake, Moderna, Eurostar, and AAA, our customers are achieving measurable improvements in employee engagement, productivity, and accelerated business performance.

Simpplr is headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA with offices in the UK, Canada, and India, and is backed by Sapphire Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Tola Capital. Learn more at simpplr.com.

Job Description: Test Engineer (Automation)

Company: Simpplr
Location: Gurugram (Hybrid)

Overview

Simpplr is seeking a skilled and passionate Test Engineer (Automation) to join our team, with the flexibility to work remotely or from our Gurugram office. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the performance, reliability, and quality of our innovative intranet software, which is redefining how companies engage and connect with their employees. You’ll collaborate with a global team of talented engineers, designers, and researchers passionate about building a world-class application.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning and Execution:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and cases for new and existing features, covering both manual and automated testing.
• Ensure complete coverage of requirements in test cases and collaborate with development teams to clarify features and requirements.

Automated Testing:

• Develop, write, and maintain robust automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber BDD or other relevant frameworks.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub workflows to ensure continuous quality validation.
• Continuously enhance the automation framework, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Agile Collaboration:

• Actively participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint grooming, planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features in iterative cycles.

Defect Tracking and Quality Metrics:

• Identify, log, and track defects to resolution using tools like JIRA and Zephyr.
• Collect and report on quality metrics to drive process improvements and pinpoint areas for enhanced testing.

Ownership and Accountability:

• Take full ownership of testing deliverables within projects, from planning through execution to release.
• Provide guidance to the QA team by assigning tasks, reviewing test cases, and mentoring junior members.
• Advocate for testing best practices across the team and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of industrial experience in software quality assurance, with a minimum of 3 years in automation testing.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java (Core Java) and experience with the Cucumber BDD framework (writing Gherkin scenarios).
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, and frameworks like JUnit/TestNG.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub workflows.
• Capability to manually test applications and write manual test cases in BDD (Gherkin) format.
• Strong knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or JMeter.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with great attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to performance testing or security testing tools and practices.
• Certifications in quality assurance or agile practices (e.g., ISTQB, CSM).

Why Join Simpplr?

• Be part of a collaborative team creating cutting-edge intranet solutions.
• Work with a talented global team in an innovative, fast-paced environment that values quality and customer satisfaction.
• Grow your career with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and leadership in a thriving startup culture.

Simpplr’s Hub-Hybrid-Remote Model:

At Simpplr we believe that when work is good, life is better and that belief guides all we do. Including how we approach our flexible work model. Simpplr operates with a Hub-Hybrid-Remote model. This model is role-based with exceptions and provides employees with the flexibility that many have told us they want.

• Hub - 100% work from Simpplr office. Role requires Simpplifier to be in the office full-time.
• Hybrid -Hybrid work from home and office. Role dictates the ability to work from home, plus benefit from in-person collaboration on a regular basis.
• Remote - 100% remote. Role can be done anywhere within your country of hire, as long as the requirements of the role are met.