Software Engineer in Test

Software Engineer

Chennai, India

The Opportunity:

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.

We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

Skilled and experienced member responsible for documenting test plans and test cases, testing of subsystems and system components based on requirements specification and constraints, ensuring Product quality and coverage.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing test cases to verify functionality, data integrity, security and overall usability of the solution
• Preparing thorough Execution/run plans
• Coordinating with Business and Sprint teams
• Identifying / Preparing Regression test cases
• Exposure to multiple software development lifecycles

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or, equivalent demonstrable experience. 

• 3-4+ years of relevant experience 
• Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking skills
• Strong understanding of software projects and applications
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle/Agile
• Understanding of .NET technology and cloud technologies
• Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel)
• Knowledge on Testing automation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Test Manager
• Strong communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Strong team player and Interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn
• Takes accountability and self-motivated
• Quality deliverable adhering to acceptance criteria and definition of Done
• Quality test cases following standards and best practices, considering efficiency, re-usability and optimization, avoiding duplication
• Reporting Bugs in TFS with details to replicate and isolate, highlighting impact
• Recommendations for how to improve test cases and applies approved recommendations

The Office:
We have an office in one of the biggest cultural, economic, and educational centers in South India: Chennai. 

• Located on OMR, the IT corridor of South Chennai
• Easy access to Velachery, Thiruvanmiyur Railway station and bus stop 
• Very close to Tidel Park, Ascendas, and SRP Tools – Holiday Inn  
• Office provides lunch and snacks on all working days 
• Office is situated behind Hotel Turyaa on the 5th floor of Rayala Techno Park 
• Fun Committee, Happy Fete Team, Food Committee, and Sports Committee ensures fun at work 
• ISR Team actively engages employees in contributing to various local charities 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
 

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.