Job Description

Powai, Mumbai, India Digital & Technology 34285

Position Title

D&T Quality Engineer II

Function/Group

Digital and Technology

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

Regular

Role Reports to

Lead technical Architect QE

Remote/Hybrid/in-Office

Hybrid

ABOUT GENERAL MILLS

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents.

With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we've been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.
How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate
us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.
With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in
We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW

Function Overview

The Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption. The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain, SAP S4 HANA and Enterprise Architecture. The MillsWorks initiative embodies an agile@scale delivery model, where business and technology teams operate cohesively in pods with a unified mission to deliver value for the company. Employees working on significant technology projects are recognized as Digital Transformation change agents.
The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the "Work with Heart" philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime. Those intrigued by the prospect of contributing to the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company are encouraged to explore more details about the function through the provided Link

Purpose of the role

The Digital and Technology team at General Mills India Centre is seeking a passionate and experienced individual with 7-10 years of experience to lead the design of end-to-end test solutions for Automation testing projects. This role requires a deep understanding of industry trends and best practices, encompassing cloud, mobile, big data, and IoT testing.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Process Excellence and Advanced Capabilities/Analytics:

Ensure sign-offs on deliverables including overall test strategy, test plan, and test cases, ensuring alignment with governance requirements. Utilize strong OOPS programming concepts and proficiency in Java, C#, JavaScript for effective test automation scripting. Actively participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards. Expertise in Test automation tools such as Playwright with TypeScript, Appium, Test Architect. Design and implement automation frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, Selenium/Appium for UI and API level test automation across web and mobile platforms. Implement and enhance testing and QA frameworks in eCommerce, Web Applications, or Ad Ops domains. Develop and enhance automation testing frameworks, ensuring scalability and robustness. Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities. Apply comprehensive understanding of SDLC and various software engineering and testing methodologies. Proficiency in SQL for database testing and manipulation. Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development languages. Create and maintain comprehensive test cases and testing documentation from requirements/specifications. Gather testing requirements for projects with minimal development documentation. Familiarity with popular web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari) and issue tracking tools (JIRA, ADO).

Stakeholder Management:

Engage effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on testing objectives. Communicate test results and quality metrics to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.Provide regular updates on test progress and any issues encountered.Collaborate with offshore teams to ensure seamless integration of testing efforts.

Operational & Executional Excellence:

+ Execute functional, integration, regression, performance testing, and performance testing to validate software functionality and performance.
+ Manage test environments and ensure proper configuration for automated tests.
+ Ensure high levels of accuracy and timeliness in test execution and reporting.
+ Document test plans, test cases, and test results comprehensively.

Continuous Improvement Mindset:

+ Continuously seek opportunities to improve test automation processes and tools.
+ Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in test automation.
+ Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
+ Contribute to the design and execution of training sessions for team members on test automation tools and techniques.
+ Develop and maintain strong problem-solving skills to address testing challenges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 6-10 years of experience in test automation and quality assurance roles. Strong proficiency in OOPS programming concepts and programming languages like Java, C#, JavaScript. Expertise in Test automation tools such as Playwright with TypeScript, TOSCA, Test Architect, Certify. Experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Selenium/Appium). Proficiency in SQL for database testing and manipulation. Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development languages. Experience creating test cases and testing documentation from requirements/specifications. Familiarity with popular web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari) and issue tracking tools (JIRA, ADO).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Automation testing certification, ISTQB certification, or other relevant certifications. Experience in Microservices, API Integration testing. Knowledge of technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, AI/ML, Data Warehouse, ETL, Data Architecture, CI/CD DevOps. Familiarity with Agile Testing methodologies, test planning, and test management. Experience with API Testing and test design techniques. * Experience in performance testing and data testing tools.