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
Department: Engineering
Summary:
The Software Development Test Engineer II contributes to the quality assurance and testing strategy for Tekion’s software products by designing, executing, and maintaining manual and automated test solutions for new and existing functionality. This role works closely with software engineers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to validate requirements, identify defects, improve test coverage, and help ensure reliable product releases. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in software testing, growing expertise in automation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile development environment.
Duties :
- 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
- Job Complexity: Performs moderately complex testing and quality engineering work across multiple features or components. Requires balancing manual and automated testing responsibilities, identifying risks proactively, and contributing to quality improvements that support team-level delivery and release goals.
- Required Supervision: Operates under general supervision with the ability to manage routine testing activities independently. Receives guidance on complex technical issues, broader quality strategy, and high-risk release decisions.
- Expertise: Applies solid knowledge of software testing methodologies, test automation, defect lifecycle management, and Agile delivery practices. Demonstrates growing expertise in test planning, automation development, API validation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product quality and release confidence.
- 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:
- 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of web applications.
- Hands-on experience with frontend testing (UI validation) and backend testing (API and Database testing).
- Strong expertise in test automation using tools such as Selenium, Playwright
- 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.
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of web applications
- Hands-on experience with frontend (UI) and backend (API and Database) testing
- Test automation expertise using Selenium or Playwright
- Solid working knowledge of Core Java
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
- Proficiency using 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 JIRA or other test management/issue tracking platforms
- Effective communication, analytical, and collaboration skills
Tekion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tekion and has not been reviewed or approved by Tekion.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for many U.S. roles, often extending to families. Additional options like HSA/FSA and pet insurance are cited as part of a robust health offering.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive overall, with total rewards (pay, stock, equity, and benefits) frequently viewed favorably. Many accounts characterize compensation as strong alongside comprehensive benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as free meals/snacks, wellness resources, and on-site amenities are highlighted. Flexible or remote options are available for some roles, adding convenience and flexibility.
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What We Do
At Tekion, we believe that business applications don’t have to be boring. In fact, they should be simple, fun and cool! They should be as delightful to use as your favorite social or consumer application, yet powerful enough to seamlessly and efficiently run global businesses that provide unparalleled consumer experience without compromise. Founded by visionary entrepreneur and innovator Jay Vijayan, we are building the world’s best business applications on the cloud starting with the automotive retail industry. We inherently use cutting-edge technologies like big data, machine learning/AI, and human computer interaction (voice, touch, vision, sensors and IoT). We are inventing new technology along the way to overcome barriers and solve big problems, all while having a blast doing it! Our flagship product offering, Automotive Retail Cloud ™- an industry-first cloud-native retail platform, including all functionalities of a Dealer Management System (DMS) launched recently.
