Software Test Engineer (Java, Playwright/ Selenium, API testing)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. NielsenIQ scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description -Software test engineer (Mid)
Our NielsenIQ technology teams are working on our new Connected platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQ data and insights to innovate and grow.
As an automated test engineer, you’ll be part of a talented software team that works on end-to-end testing for our core suite of mission-critical applications. Our testers are true software engineers - designing and writing automated tests on new or existing software - an essential part of the software development cycle. We use automated frameworks to build programs and write highly efficient test scripts.
Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in India and the US.
- Partner with Product and Development teams to capture test case requirements
- Plan, analyse, write & execute automated test scripts
- Automate & carry out regression testing scripts using Java with playwright
- Leverage automated test frameworks to build test suites
- Investigate problems in software as a result of testing
- Partner with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions
- Execute cases, report defects, define severity and prioritize defects
- 3-6 years of software development and/or automated testing experience
- Hands-on automation experience in frameworks and scripting, preferably in Java with playwright/ Selenium with the ability to define, design and implement robust, scalable, and high-quality test suites
- Good knowledge of SQL concepts & Java
- Sound understanding of automated test frameworks, like TestNG, RestAssured and Playwright
- Good understanding of API testing both manual and automation
- Enthusiastic about automating everything to help achieve true CI/CD
- A passion for high-quality code, testing, and problem-solving
- Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
- Experience using tools such as JIRA, GitHub, Confluence, etc.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field
- Experience in agile software development practices and DevOps
- Experience with configuration management tools (GIT), configuration concepts, and continuous integration tools (Jenkins
- Hands-on experience leveraging AI/Generative AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar solutions) to improve test design, script development, debugging, and productivity.
- Understanding of AI-assisted test automation, including automated test case generation, test data generation, defect analysis, and test optimization.
- Experience validating and testing AI-powered applications, including Large Language Models (LLMs), conversational AI systems, and AI-driven features.
- Familiarity with prompt engineering concepts and techniques to evaluate, test, and improve AI-generated outputs
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion