Job Description

Staff Software Engineer in Test

Bangalore, 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.

The Staff Software Engineer in Test is a senior technical role responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our software products. This individual will lead the development and implementation of automated testing frameworks, design comprehensive test strategies, and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has a proven track record of delivering robust automated testing solutions.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Test Strategy and Planning:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans to ensure product quality
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and define test cases and acceptance criteria

Automation Development:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts
• Ensuring automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline and providing timely feedback to the development team

Manual Testing:

• Performing exploratory and manual testing as needed to ensure all aspects of the product are tested
• Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects to resolution

Mentorship and Leadership:

• Mentoring and guiding junior software engineers in test on best practices and advanced testing techniques
• Leading by example in promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement

Collaboration and Communication:

• Working closely with development, product management, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality software
• Communicating test results, progress, and issues to all relevant stakeholders

Innovation and Improvement:

• Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the testing processes and tools
• Proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8-12 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on test automation
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks like Palywright, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English at CEF B2 level or above

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Knowledge of performance and security testing

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.