Software & System Test Engineer

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. 

More about the role

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we’re transforming our industry.

As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Software & System Test Automation Engineer to join our OEM R&D team in Bangalore with hands-on experience and leadership capability to stabilize and strengthen the MasterConnect test team. This role requires ownership of test automation, test strategy and release validation, with a focus on improving test quality and reducing dependency on development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate testing activities, ensuring clear ownership and accountability within the test team

• Take ownership of test planning, execution and release validation for the MasterConnect mobile application

• Mentor and guide junior team members and improve overall team capability

• Drive and implement test automation (Robot Framework / API / Mobile) with hands-on contribution

• Contribute to improving test frameworks (including BLE mock, API automation and CI/CD integration)

• Identify test coverage gaps and improve regression depth (including negative, edge, and integration scenarios)

• Ensure early validation of features by working closely with Development teams

• Establish structured validation checkpoints before release and ensure quality sign-off readiness

Must Have Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science or equivalent, with 8+ years of relevant experience in test automation

• Strong hands-on experience in test automation using Java / Python /JavaScript, Robot Framework / API / Mobile testing

• Experience in IoT domain (BLE / Zigbee or similar)

• Hands-on experience in mobile application testing (FlutterDriver / Appium or similar tools)

• Good understanding of testing frameworks, methodologies, and automation design practices

• Strong understanding of test design, regression strategy, and defect analysis

• Ability to write, debug, and maintain automation scripts independently

• Experience with test management tools (Xray) and working knowledge of Bitbucket and JIRA

• Experience working in Agile teams with close Dev–QA collaboration

• Good communication and coordination skills

• ISTQB Foundation certification is an advantage

Key Success Criteria (First 3–6 months)

• Able to independently contribute to automation and testing within first 4–6 weeks

• Take ownership of feature-level testing and validation

• Improve regression coverage and reduce defect leakage

• Support stabilization of test team by bringing structure and clarity

Important Note

• This role requires a hands-on contributor who can lead by example, not just coordinate work. Candidates who rely heavily on delegation without technical contribution may not be a fit.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. 

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.