Senior Software Development Engineer - Test
First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026.
Role Overview :
- Build, manage, and mentor a team of QA engineers (manual + automation).
- Define and enforce best practices for test planning, execution, and automation.
- Develop and own the test strategy for all products - web, mobile, API, backend.
- Review test plans and ensure coverage aligns with business and technical requirements.
- Oversee both manual and automated test execution during release cycles.
- Drive initiatives to improve test efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and DevOps to ensure smooth releases and high quality.
- Report on quality metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Own the defect lifecycle management and risk mitigation process.
- Evaluate and introduce new tools/technologies to improve QA capabilities.
- Participate in resource planning, hiring, and performance reviews.
This is a fully-remote opportunity based in India. Standard work hours are from 8 am to 5pm IST.
What You Need to Succeed :
- 10+ years of experience in QA, with at least 3+ years in a QA leadership or managerial role.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field with a solid foundation in computer science.
- Hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.
- Proven experience in managing QA for Agile/Scrum teams and using JIRA/Confluence.
- Experience in formulating quality standards, testing technical specifications, and standard construction.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Bonus Points :
- Experience in a big-data or high-growth product environment.
- Familiarity with performance, mobile, and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, OWASP ZAP).
- Experience managing teams across time zones or remote teams.
Skills
Automation Testing, Manual Testing, Software Quality Assurance, SDET, Mobile Testing, API Testing, JMeter, Product Testing