Test Engineer

Job Title:  Test Engineer

Organization Name: NEC Corporation India Ltd.

Location: Chennai

Experience: 2-3 years

Role Summary: We are looking for detail-oriented Software Testers to join our offshore Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of the banking domain, and hands-on experience with both manual and automation testing. Japanese language skills are a plus. Testers will be responsible for executing test cases, closely tracking issues, following up diligently, and supporting management and stakeholder reporting.

Job Description /Responsibilities:

• Test Execution

• Execute manual and automated test cases as per test plans and project requirements.


• Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).


• Ensure test coverage and quality standards are met for all deliverables

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other team members to clarify requirements

• Issue Tracking & Follow-Up

• Log defects with clear, concise details and steps to reproduce.


• Follow up regularly with development and support teams to ensure timely resolution of defects.

• Communication & Reporting

• Provide timely updates to the Test Lead on test progress, issues, and risks.


• Support the preparation of management and stakeholder reports as needed.

• Continuous Improvement

• Suggest improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies.


• Stay updated on industry best practices and new testing tools.

Technical Skills (Mandatory):

• 2+ years of experience in software testing (manual and automation).


• Good understanding of the banking and financial services domain.


• Experience with manual and automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, QTP, JMeter, etc.).


• Familiarity with issue tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).


• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.


• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work under guidance and follow up diligently on assigned tasks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in banking or financial system development preferred.


• Microsoft Playwright experience preferred.


• Experience working in a team environment.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks accurately.


• Experience working in offshore teams or with Japanese clients.


• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.


• ISTQB, CSTE or equivalent certification is preferred


• Japanese language proficiency is a plus.