QA Automation Engineer, Pune

About the job

The rapid development of e-commerce today provides access to thousands of pieces of information. These data are difficult for companies to leverage, making it challenging to choose the right levers for action and to measure their impact. That’s where NIQ for Digital Commerce comes in! Every day, we collect more than 60 billion data points, process them, and use them in innovative monitoring and action tools designed for industry professionals. Our goal: to give our clients and consumers real-time visibility into the market.

Today, NIQ for Digital Commerce is a global leader in Retail Analytics. Experiencing strong growth, especially internationally, we are looking for new talent to join our amazing team! A young yet experienced, dynamic, and complementary team: with a true entrepreneurial spirit!

Real opportunities for hiring and career growth
A friendly atmosphere and a climate of trust that fosters autonomy and challenge!

The QA team is a critical component of NIQ for Digital Commerce software engineering team. When a new piece of software is being developed or a bug being fixed, the QA Engineers are part of the process from start to end. We are looking for a QA Engineer to join the product team and focus on deploying and following engineering best practices. Our distributed team has a broad scope and balanced mix of levels so there’s plenty of room to teach and learn.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an end-to-end testing strategy covering manual and automated tests (Cypress, Postman, Bitbucket pipeline, Testrail).
• Define and challenge acceptance criteria and product specs for clarity and testability.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to deliver high-quality, user-focused features.
• Perform exploratory manual testing and develop automated test suites for regression and integration.
• Work with data to validate business rules and ensure data integrity.
• Track bugs, report issues clearly, and push for effective resolutions.
• Propose new ideas, tools, and processes to continuously improve quality and efficiency.
• Be a quality advocate, ensuring client expectations remain central to all testing efforts.

• 3-5 proven experience in manual and automated testing
• Solid understanding of test automation tools (preferably Cypress, Postman)
• Good knowledge of databases and data handling (e.g., MongoDB, SQL, Parquet files).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and agile practices.
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable working across various topics.
• Client-focused, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communicator, able to challenge and collaborate with POs and developers.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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