SW Test Engineer

Our Client, a multinational telecommunications technology company has an urgent and immediate need for a highly skilled SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with strong test automation expertise and onshore-offshore coordination experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and effectively collaborating with globally distributed teams across time zones. Key Responsibilities: Automation & Quality Engineering Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for web, API, and backend applications. Implement automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or equivalent. Develop automated API tests using tools like REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar frameworks. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI). Perform code reviews for automation scripts and enforce best engineering practices. Improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and test reliability across environments. Manual & Exploratory Testing Define test strategies, test plans, and test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing. Perform exploratory testing to identify edge cases and potential risks. Ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with business and technical requirements. Onshore-Offshore Coordination Act as a bridge between onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless communication and execution. Coordinate daily activities, sprint planning, and test execution across geographically distributed teams. Review offshore deliverables for quality, adherence to standards, and timelines. Mentor and guide offshore QA and SDET team members. Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and quality metrics to onshore stakeholders. Collaboration & Agile Practices Work closely with product owners, developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders. Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and delivery models. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical Required Skills Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages. Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and design patterns. Proven experience working with onshore and offshore teams in a global delivery model. Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket). Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.