Automation QA Engineer

Nextracker is an industry leader in renewable energy, developing state-of-the-art solar tracking and software solutions. Our Hyderabad office, located in HITEC City, is home to a collaborative, innovation-driven team dedicated to transforming solar energy efficiency worldwide. Join us to be part of a mission that combines advanced technology, sustainability, and smart solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with expertise in Angular, Golang, and test automation. Reporting to our Software Engineering Manager, you will drive the development of reliable, high- performing software that enhances solar plant performance. You ll be a key contributor to the software lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment, and will mentor junior engineers in best practices and innovation.

Here is a glimpse of what you ll do...

End-to-End Software Development :

o Design, develop, and optimize frontend and backend applications using Angular and Golang to deliver seamless, robust solutions. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

o Design, implement, and maintain database schemas and queries for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring data security and integrity in all database-related tasks.

o Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for software components. o Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

• Test Automation : Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, leveraging Selenium and Java to ensure comprehensive UI testing and software quality.

• Technical Mentorship : Provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering skill development and encouraging high engineering standards.

• Collaboration : Partner with cross-functional teams, including product and QA, to align development with user needs and business objectives.

• Continuous Improvement : Lead efforts to enhance application performance, scalability, and maintainability, championing best practices across the team.

Here is some of what you ll need (required)...

Education : Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience :

o 5+ years in full-stack development, with a track record of delivering scalable solutions ideally using Angular and Golang.

Technical Skills :

o Deep understanding of full-stack development principles, backend/frontend frameworks, and database design.

o Experience in integrating test automation within CI/CD pipelines.
o Expertise in UI automation using Selenium and Java.
o Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java or C/C++, and web development

technologies (HTML, CSS, React, Angular, etc.).
o Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

o Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
o Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing

priorities.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences...

• Experience with DevOps tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Experience with microservices architecture

• Experience with security best practices