Senior Software Development Test Engineer at Tekion
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1. Job details
Tekion
Senior Software Development Test Engineer
Bangalore HQ
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2. Job description from Tekion
ABOUT TEKION:
Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
JOB INTRODUCTION:
The Senior Software Development Test Engineer leads quality engineering efforts for complex product areas by designing robust test strategies, advancing automation coverage, and driving high standards for software reliability across Tekion’s platforms. This role partners closely with engineering, product, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams to ensure quality is built into the development lifecycle from design through release. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manual and automated testing, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to influence quality practices across teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Lead test planning, test design, and execution strategy for complex features, system integrations, and major product releases
– Design, develop, maintain, and optimize automated test frameworks and test suites for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
– Review product requirements, technical designs, and user stories to identify quality risks, gaps, and test coverage needs early in the development lifecycle
– Execute and oversee manual and automated testing across web, mobile, APIs, backend services, and platform components as applicable
– Partner with developers and product managers to investigate defects, support root cause analysis, and improve overall product quality
– Establish traceability across requirements, test cases, defects, and release outcomes to ensure comprehensive validation
– Drive API, database, system integration, and data validation testing for complex workflows and distributed systems
– Contribute to CI/CD quality practices by integrating automated tests into build and deployment pipelines
– Monitor release quality metrics, defect trends, and test effectiveness, and recommend improvements to reduce production risk
– Mentor junior and mid-level test engineers on test design, automation practices, debugging approaches, and quality standards
– Support test environment readiness, test data strategy, and release certification activities
– Champion continuous improvement of QA methodologies, tools, standards, and team processes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
– 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or software development, with strong experience in automation and complex system validation
– Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), software testing lifecycle (STLC), and Agile/Scrum methodologies
– Proven experience designing and executing comprehensive manual and automated test strategies
– Strong experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, REST Assured, or similar
– Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar
– Experience testing APIs, databases, distributed systems, and end-to-end workflows
– Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent
– Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
– Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
– Ability to lead testing efforts across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
– Ability to use AI tools like Claude and Copilot to enhance the productivity and efficiency
Current Tekion Employees: Please apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby
Note: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!
Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice here https://tekion.com/legal/privacy/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice.
3. Skills that usually matter in QA and test automation roles
General guidance from TechJobs360, not part of Tekion’s posting. The job description above is what counts for this role.
| Area | What to be comfortable with |
|---|---|
| Languages | Java, Python or TypeScript |
| Frameworks & tools | Selenium, Playwright or Cypress, API testing, CI pipelines |
| Computer science basics | Data structures, algorithms, complexity |
| Ways of working | Version control, code review, testing, reading other people's code |
4. How to prepare for a Senior Software Development Test Engineer interview
Interview formats differ by company and team, so confirm the rounds with the recruiter. Most hiring loops for roles like this cover:
A recruiter call or an online test. Read the job description twice and be ready to explain how your experience matches it.
Often coding problems on arrays, strings, trees, graphs or dynamic programming, solved while you explain your thinking.
Often design and trade-off questions sized to the role: an API, a component, or a small system.
Answer with the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare two or three real stories: a hard problem you solved, a disagreement you handled, and something you learned quickly.
5. Take-home pay example (FY 2026–27, new tax regime)
An example for two common package sizes, not this job’s salary. Under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) salaried employees get a standard deduction of ₹75,000.
| Component | Example: ₹12 LPA | Example: ₹24 LPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary (40% of CTC) | ₹40,000 / mo | ₹80,000 / mo |
| Employee EPF (12% of basic) | -₹4,800 / mo | -₹9,600 / mo |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹6,933 / mo | -₹32,450 / mo |
| Professional tax | -₹200 / mo | -₹200 / mo |
| Approx. in-hand | ₹81,344 / mo | ₹1,44,304 / mo |
Work out the take-home pay for your own offer, in either tax regime.
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