Lead Test Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for Lead Test Engineer 
Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid)
Job ID: 32186

Position Summary:-
A rewarding career at HID Global beckons you! We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer, who is responsible for developing Desktop applications for Test automation for some of our Product Lines, upgrading of the automation application by tracking the new product features & act as an expert software technical resource for test automation team. You will be involved in innovating new ideas that enhance the organization’s existing portfolio. You are accountable for delivering good technical architecture and a quality deliverable. We are a leading company in the trusted source for innovative HID Global Human Resources products, solutions and services that help millions of customers around the globe create, manage and use secure identities.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/mycompany/

About HID Global, Chennai

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people secure and convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be accurately identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and over 2 billion things are connected through HID technology. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 3,000 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global® is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit www.hidglobal.com.

HID Global has is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers and users around the world. In India, we have two Engineering Centre (Bangalore and Chennai) over 200+ Engineering Staff. Global Engineering Team is based in Chennai and one of the Business Unit Engineering team is based in Bangalore.

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS)

HID's Physical Access Control Solutions Business Area:

HID PAC’s Business Unit focuses on the growth of new clients and existing clients where we leverage the latest card and reader technologies to solve the security challenges of our clients. Other areas of focus will include authentication, card sub systems, card encoding, Biometrics, location services and all other aspects of a physical access control infrastructure.   

Qualifications:-

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Automation Scripting: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for mobile applications using Appium and Java.

• Framework Development: Build and enhance automation frameworks from scratch or using existing tools and frameworks like TestNG, Maven, or JUnit.

• Test Case Execution: Plan, execute, and maintain automated test cases for functional and regression testing of mobile apps.

• Integration: Integrate the automation suite with Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or other CI/CD pipelines.

• Defect Management: Work closely with the development team to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects by analyzing test failures.

• Test Coverage: Ensure high test coverage for critical features and functionalities across different mobile platforms (Android/iOS).

• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and other QA team members, to understand application requirements.

• Reporting: Generate test reports and provide detailed feedback to stakeholders on testing progress, coverage, and quality metrics.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues in the mobile automation environment, including device connectivity and test execution issues

Technical Requirements: QA Engineer Resource Skill Set:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in mobile automation (iOS and Android) testing with Appium.

• Programming: Strong proficiency in Java and experience with Java-based testing frameworks (TestNG, JUnit).

• Mobile Platforms: In-depth understanding of Android and iOS platforms, including emulator/simulator setup.

• CI/CD Tools: Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo, etc.

• Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket.

• API Testing: Familiarity with tools like Postman or REST Assured for API testing is a plus.

• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with development and business teams.

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a mobile testing environment.

Education and/or Experience:

• B.E/B. Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in QA automation.

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.

• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.

• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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