V&V Senior Engineer

The V&V Senior Engineer will work with engineering leads to develop system requirements and create software test work products including test plans, cases, procedures, and reports. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts, performing various types of system testing, and validating end-to-end functionality. The engineer will identify, document, and track defects, provide technical guidance to junior personnel, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery. Requires 5+ years in software/system testing with expertise in Functional Testing, API Testing, SQL, JavaScript, and automation frameworks.

Must Have

• Works with engineering leads to develop systems requirements.
• Creates software test work products including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports.
• Designs, develops, and maintains automated test scripts and frameworks for system-level testing.
• Performs functional, integration, regression, performance, and reliability testing of complex systems.
• Validates end-to-end system functionality and ensures alignment with system requirements.
• Identifies, documents, and tracks defects; participates in root cause analysis.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior test personnel.
• Possesses 5+ years of hands-on experience in software/system testing.
• Strong expertise in Functional Testing, API Testing (Postman, SoapUI), SQL, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with C++, C#, JAVA, JIRA, TCP/IP, UNIX, VB, SQL Queries.
• Hands-on experience with Automation testing frameworks and scripting.
• Strong experience in test management tools (TestRail, JIRA) and Defect Management.
• Must have device level test experience.

Good to Have

• ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with transit/transportation systems (AFCS).
• Exposure to AI/ML-based solutions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with engineering leads to develop systems requirements
• Works closely with software developers to create software test work products including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for system-level testing.
• Select and integrate appropriate test tools and frameworks to improve test efficiency.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and reliability testing of complex systems.
• Validate end-to-end system functionality and ensure alignment with system requirements.
• Prepares software test status reports and presents status to management and other stake holders.
• Performs procedure validations, software builds, and test administration.
• Traces system requirements from customer specifications to test cases in JIRA
• Prepares presentation material and leads internal Test Readiness Reviews.
• Identify, document, and track defects; work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in root cause analysis and suggest preventive measures.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior test personnel.
• Keeps abreast of improvements in system test engineering techniques.
• Interfaces with hardware, software, and systems engineers to evaluate test alternatives.
• Interfaces with the QA organization to perform any corrective actions resulting from reviews and audits.
• Performs other system test engineering duties as required to meet contractual requirements.
• Writes device/system procedures and conduct tests.
• Must have device level test experience
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Act as a quality advocate and mentor for junior test engineers.
• Work closely with Engineering, with direct involvement from Analysis and Design phase of the product itself, to ensure better and timely product delivery
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff at different locations to ensure coordination
• Support any other departmental projects/tasks as and when directed by Supervisor
• Conducts integration and formal system tests.
• Maintains the test requirements database
• Develops and manages test budgets and schedules
• Keeps abreast of improvements in system test engineering techniques
• Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MCA, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software/system testing.
• Strong expertise in Functional Testing, API Testing (Postman, SoapUI), SQL, and JavaScript.
• Software Development or familiarity with C++ or C#, JAVA, JIRA, TCP/IP, UNIX, VB, SQL Queries” is required.
• Hands-on experience with Automation testing frameworks and scripting.
• Strong experience in test management tools (TestRail, JIRA) and Defect Management.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in test metrics and reporting.

Preferred Qualification:

• ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with transit/transportation systems (AFCS).
• Exposure to AI/ML-based solutions.