Software & System Test Engineer

About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an
industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our
leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new
ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities,
and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible
125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our
culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and
inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together,
we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and
a better world. More about the role Working for Signify means being creative and
adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and
inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and
career. Together, we’re transforming our industry. As the world leader in
lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in
connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in
data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more! Role Summary
We’re looking for a Software & System Test Automation Engineer to join our OEM
R&D team in Bangalore with hands-on experience and leadership capability to
stabilize and strengthen the MasterConnect test team. This role requires
ownership of test automation, test strategy and release validation, with a focus
on improving test quality and reducing dependency on development. Key
Responsibilities Lead or coordinate testing activities, ensuring clear ownership
and accountability within the test team Take ownership of test planning,
execution and release validation for the MasterConnect mobile application Mentor
and guide junior team members and improve overall team capability Drive and
implement test automation (Robot Framework / API / Mobile) with hands-on
contribution Contribute to improving test frameworks (including BLE mock, API
automation and CI/CD integration) Identify test coverage gaps and improve
regression depth (including negative, edge, and integration scenarios) Ensure
early validation of features by working closely with Development teams Establish
structured validation checkpoints before release and ensure quality sign-off
readiness Must Have Skills Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science,
Information Science or equivalent, with 8+ years of relevant experience in test
automation Strong hands-on experience in test automation using Java / Python
/JavaScript, Robot Framework / API / Mobile testing Experience in IoT domain
(BLE / Zigbee or similar) Hands-on experience in mobile application testing
(FlutterDriver / Appium or similar tools) Good understanding of testing
frameworks, methodologies, and automation design practices Strong understanding
of test design, regression strategy, and defect analysis Ability to write,
debug, and maintain automation scripts independently Experience with test
management tools (Xray) and working knowledge of Bitbucket and JIRA Experience
working in Agile teams with close Dev–QA collaboration Good communication and
coordination skills ISTQB Foundation certification is an advantage Key Success
Criteria (First 3–6 months) Able to independently contribute to automation and
testing within first 4–6 weeks Take ownership of feature-level testing and
validation Improve regression coverage and reduce defect leakage Support
stabilization of test team by bringing structure and clarity Important Note This
role requires a hands-on contributor who can lead by example, not just
coordinate work. Candidates who rely heavily on delegation without technical
contribution may not be a fit. Everything we’ll do for you You can grow a
lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll
help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and
mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every
one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace
fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a
global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an
inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all
achieve more together. Come join us, and together we can light up the future. We
are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the
world! Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for
brighter lives and a better world. We’re committed to the continuous development
of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of light and create a
sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be
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