Yamaha Motor - Senior Software Test Engineer - Manual & Automation Testing

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Test Engineer with 5-8 years of experience, who can efficiently handle both Manual and Automation testing in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience or strong exposure to modern automation tools such as Playwright, along with a good understanding of performance testing concepts.

The candidate is also expected to leverage AI-powered tools to enhance overall test quality.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Test Engineer with 5-8 years of hands-on experience in both Manual and Automation Testing within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Job Description :

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex software applications.

This role demands strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to leverage modern automation frameworks, AI-powered testing tools, and performance testing concepts to enhance overall test effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

- Analyze business and technical requirements to design comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases.

- Perform manual testing for functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

- Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using modern automation tools such as Playwright (preferred), Selenium, or equivalent frameworks.

- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.

- Leverage AI-powered testing tools and intelligent test automation solutions to improve test coverage, defect detection, and execution efficiency.

- Conduct performance, load, and stress testing to evaluate application scalability and stability, and analyze results to identify bottlenecks.

- Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

- Log, track, and manage defects using defect tracking tools, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.

- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Mentor junior testers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 5-8 years of professional experience in software testing and quality assurance.

- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.

- Hands-on experience in Manual and Automation Testing for web-based and/or API-driven applications.

- Practical exposure to Playwright or similar automation tools and frameworks.

- Working knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python.

- Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent.

- Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools like JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-assured.

- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

- Exposure to cloud-based environments and containerized applications.

- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer Opportunity to work on modern, scalable applications using cutting-edge testing technologies.

Collaborative Agile work environment with strong focus on quality and innovation. Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.