Software Engineer - Automation Testing

Summary of Position:

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Information Technology function, a team that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions to Alcon associates and customers to help our people and the world see brilliantly. The Associate II, Software Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions as part of an engineering team, while enhancing technical skills and contributing to team goals.

Specifics Include:

• Write, test, and debug software code based on design specifications and resolve issues with existing software
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve software solutions and participate in code reviews to ensure software development best practices are followed
• Expand technical knowledge by learning from more experienced team members and contribute to individual tasks within larger engineering projects
• Impact software functionality and contribute to the overall quality of software systems
• Make decisions on coding tasks, debugging, and minor technical challenges under supervision, and contribute to decision-making through code reviews and feedback.

All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks using Python, C#, and tools like Ranorex. 
• Develop and automate API test cases and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, and DevOps to align automation solutions with project needs. 
• Implement and integrate Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like SpecFlow or Behave with C#. 
• Promote and enforce automation best practices across the team, ensuring adherence to industry standards. 
• Continuously assess automation coverage and implement improvements for efficiency and reliability. 
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to test planning, and document automation procedures. 
• Provide technical mentorship to junior automation engineers. 

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience in automation testing with solid exposure to framework development. 
• Proficiency in Python and C# with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. 
• Strong experience with Ranorex, API testing, and BDD frameworks (SpecFlow, Behave, etc.). 
• Hands-on experience in integrating test automation within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins). 
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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