SW Test Lead Engineer

Role overview

SW Test Lead Engineer at Emerson India

Based in our Pune, India location, this role provides end-to-end quality ownership for software application projects supporting industrial product development.

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science

Responsibilities

• You will lead test strategy and automation, mentor test engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases, predictable execution, and continuous improvement across testing functions.
• Drive test planning, estimation, risk identification, and release readiness.
• Test Architecture & Automation
• Review test plans, test cases, and automation code for completeness and effectiveness.
• Work closely with development leads, product owners, cybersecurity teams, and global stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• That Set You Apart: Strong background in software testing and quality engineering for product development.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and test design techniques for both functional and non‑functional testing.
• Experience leading testing planning or managing test activities.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver work effectively under deadlines.
• Experience working with windows and web applications including knowledge of .NET, React, Angular, JavaScript and other windows and web application technologies
• Strong experience with programming and scripting languages (E.g. Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
• Hands‑on experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Experience with API testing and performance testing tools (E.g. Postman, JMeter).
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
• Hands-on exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Stage-gated NPD (New Product Development) processes
• Exposure to cybersecurity practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and technical risks effectively.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives.
• We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
• This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.
• Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.
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Employment details

• Location: PUNE [MAHARASHTRA] [India]

Additional role details

• If you are a software professional looking for a career opportunity, Emerson has an exciting offer for you.
• In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Quality
• Own end-to-end quality for software applications.
• Define and execute test strategy across releases, covering functional, integration, system, performance, and automated testing.
• Establish scalable test frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure clear traceability between requirements, risks, test cases, and results.
• Use of risk-based testing to focus effort on high-impact areas.
• Make quality-based recommendations for releases.
• Ownership of defect triage, prioritization, and root cause analysis.
• Define the overall test strategy and automation approach for projects based on product architecture, risks, and release goals.
• Expand automation coverage and improve efficiency of validation processes.
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows where applicable.
• Mentor and coach junior test engineers on test design, automation, and quality thinking.
• Identify gaps in test processes and lead improvements.
• Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Participate in architecture and design reviews from a quality and risk perspective.
• Communicate project status, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives to leadership.
• Who You Are: You balance planning with actions.
• You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive.
• You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal.
• You try different solutions for problems and learn from the results.
• You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams but can be an independent self-starter as needed.
• You are comfortable reaching out to experts on topics you may not fully understand yet.
• Overall, 8 to 10 years of experience in software testing