Senior Test Automation Engineer

R&D Senior Member of Technical Staff

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title:  Senior Member of Technical Staff – Test

Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid work)

Employment Type: [full-time] 

 

The job  

We are seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff (Testing) to drive quality engineering for Industrial Automation software products, including applications dealing with 3D models, plant layouts, and engineering workflows (e.g., AVEVA–like products). This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in test automation, strong domain understanding of industrial/engineering software, proficiency in C# and Java, and solid experience in API test automation.

 

Key responsibilities 

• Own and drive in In-Sprint test activities & quality strategy for industrial automation product in the assigned Scrum team

• Must have to work on multi tasks between Test automation & manual test activities

• Define test automation strategy aligned with long-term product roadmap

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for testing complex engineering and visualization-heavy applications

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, maintainable automation frameworks using C# and/or Java

• Automate functional, regression, and integration testing for desktop, web, and cloud-based product components

• Handle automation challenges related to large datasets having 3D rendering, and performance-sensitive workflows

• Continuously improve automation reliability, execution speed, and coverage

• API & Backend Automation

• Nice to Have - Develop and maintain API automation suites for backend services . To Validate REST APIs including data integrity, authentication, authorization, and error scenarios

• Ensure end-to-end product workflows by combining API and UI automation

• Industrial Automation Domain Expertise

• Apply deep understanding of industrial automation, plant engineering, and asset lifecycle workflows

• Collaborate closely with product management and domain experts to ensure product quality matches real-world industrial use cases

• Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with product Test, product development, architecture, and DevOps teams in a fast-paced product environment

• Mentor automation and test engineers, raising overall technical bar

 

Essential requirements

• At least 8-10 years of experience in software testing with at least 5+ years of experience ,strong emphasis on test automation

• Strong test automation scripting experience in C# and Java

• Proven experience designing test automation frameworks from scratch in a product environment

• Solid experience in API test automation

• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile product development concepts

• Experience working in Agile software development such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Experience integrating automation tests into CI/CD pipelines

• Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems

• Experience testing Industrial Automation, Engineering, CAD/CAE, Digital Twin, or Visualization-heavy products

• Ability to translate domain complexity into effective test strategies

Desired skills and competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ownership mindset with focus on product quality and customer impact

• Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• PSR testing experience

• Exposure to cloud-based industrial platforms

• Experience in DevOps-driven product teams

 

R&D at AVEVA 

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

India Benefits include:  

Gratuity, Medical and accidental insurance, very attractive leave entitlement, emergency leave days, childcare support, maternity, paternity and adoption leaves, education assistance program, home office set up support (for hybrid roles), well-being support

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Experience Level

Senior Level