Software Quality Engineer

Location: Pune

Department: Software Quality Engineering (V&V)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

We are looking for a Software Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive software verification

and validation activities across cloud services, edge applications, and platform

solutions. The role involves test planning, automation, requirements traceability,

defect management, and release verification in a regulated software environment.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Execution

• Create test strategies, test plans, test cases, and verification protocols.

• Perform manual, exploratory, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end

testing.

• Review requirements, architecture, and user stories for completeness and

testability.

• Support risk-based testing and release readiness assessments.

Test Automation

• Develop and maintain automated tests for:

• APIs and backend services

• Web applications and user workflows

• System and command-line tools

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Analyze test failures and improve test coverage and reliability.

Requirements Traceability

• Manage end-to-end traceability using Jama Connect:

• Requirements Risk Controls Test Cases Test Results

Defects

• Create and maintain traceability matrices and coverage reports.

• Ensure audit-ready test documentation and approvals.

Defect & Release Quality

• Log, track, verify, and retest defects.

• Perform regression impact analysis and root-cause investigations.

• Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), release reviews, and phase-gate

assessments.

• Prepare verification reports, test evidence, release notes, and quality

summaries.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering,

Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 6+ years of software testing and verification experience.

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Experience in regulated or quality-driven industries is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Test automation using C#/.NET or TypeScript/JavaScript.

• API testing and web automation using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

• Experience with Jama Connect, Jira, or Azure DevOps.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Linux, and Windows.

• Basic understanding of containers, networking, authentication, and security

concepts.

Standards & Compliance

• Knowledge of software development and quality standards such as:

• IEC 62304

• ISO 13485

• ISO 14971

• FDA/MDR software guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud, distributed, or edge-based systems.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity testing and vulnerability verification.

• ISTQB certification.

• Experience supporting audits, DHF documentation, and regulatory

submissions.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and quality mindset

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently in cross-functional teams

• Continuous improvement and automation mindset

• Required sound Knowledge of SDLC