Software Test Engineer (Python/ Pytest & Java, Cypress/ Playwright ) at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Intelligence, Market Research, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to review user stories to ensure acceptance criteria are correct, unambiguous, and verifiable
  • 8+ years of experience as a Test Engineer, with at least 5 years in automation
  • Ability to work as an embedded tester in a scrum team
  • Ability to evaluate complexity of user stories and contribute to sprint planning estimates
  • Ability to develop high-quality, maintainable, and performant test code
  • Ability to ensure test execution by cross-functional scrum team members
  • Ability to judge when technical solutions require team discussion and consensus
  • Good understanding of software testing methodology, processes, and scrum ceremonies
  • Good knowledge of exploratory testing techniques (Rapid software testing, Session-based testing, testing heuristics)
  • Ability to triage issues and report progress
  • Ability to plan, execute, and validate tests across full spectrum (functional, non-functional, Infosecurity, integration, regression, smoke, UAT, OAT)
  • Ability to identify opportunities to improve QA processes and contribute to test automation
  • Understanding of BDD/TDD methodologies
  • Ability to work in automated test approach with page object design/facade/singletons patterns
  • Basic understanding of Micro-Services architecture
  • Knowledge of automated API testing
  • Experience in Acceptance Test Automation in Cypress or JavaScript-based frameworks (Python/Pytest OR Java, Cypress/Playwright)
  • Ability to work in CI tools like GitLab and cloud infrastructure like GCP

Responsibilities

  • Participate in "3 Amigos" (Business, development, testing) to create Acceptance Criteria for user stories
  • Review acceptance criteria and identify test scenarios
  • Provide test estimates during sprint planning
  • Create pragmatic test plan covering all phases of software development
  • Develop automated acceptance tests for features
  • Develop and implement integration, regression, and system tests for new features
  • Create and maintain test data and test environment
  • Log defects and track them to closure
  • Conduct exploratory testing in every sprint
  • Develop automated tests for non-functional testing
  • Collect quality metrics and enhance testing process for continuous improvement

Skills

Python
Pytest
Java
Cypress
Playwright
Automated Testing
Integration Testing
Regression Testing
Exploratory Testing
Test Automation
Agile
Sprint Planning
Defect Tracking

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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