Software Development Test Engineer II

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Description: Software Development Test Engineer II

• Conduct manual testing for front-end (UI) and back-end (API/database) components to verify functionality, usability, and performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Playwright, or similar frameworks.
• Write comprehensive test plans, test cases, and detailed test reports.
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as JIRA, and work with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman to validate data flow and integration.

Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge in Core Java and Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript

• Proficiency in using tools like Postman for API testing.

• Ability to write and execute basic to intermediate SQL queries for backend validation.

• Strong understanding of the software testing life cycle (STLC) and defect tracking processes.

• Experience with tools like JIRA, or other test management platforms.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.

Note: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!

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• Design, develop, execute, and maintain test cases and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and system testing
• Create and enhance automated test scripts for recurring test scenarios and critical product workflows
• Analyze product requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to ensure adequate test coverage and quality validation
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution, partnering with developers to support root cause analysis
• Validate new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and release candidates across web, mobile, APIs, and/or platform applications as applicable
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and release readiness discussions
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to improve test strategies, test environments, and release quality
• Maintain test documentation, test data, and traceability between requirements and test coverage
• Support and execute API, database, and end-to-end testing where needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, automation frameworks, and testing standards
• Mentor junior test engineers or provide guidance on test execution, defect documentation, and quality best practices