Software Test Engineer

Company Description
LowerPlane helps startups and growing companies become audit-ready without the overhead of traditional compliance programs by simplifying operations for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and AI governance. The platform is built for SaaS teams that need to navigate security reviews, vendor questionnaires, and increasing customer trust requirements. Through automation, guided workflows, and centralized evidence management, LowerPlane replaces fragmented spreadsheets and consulting-heavy processes with a more efficient, operational approach. Teams can generate customizable policies, automate responses to vendor security questionnaires, track controls and readiness, and prepare for audits with structured workflows and evidence collection. LowerPlane’s mission is to lower the barrier to enterprise-grade trust so companies can move through audits faster, build customer confidence earlier, and scale securely.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Software Test Engineer role based in Chennai. The Software Test Engineer will design, develop, and execute test cases for LowerPlane’s compliance automation platform, ensuring product quality across features, integrations, and workflows. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with software developers and product managers to understand requirements, performing manual and automated testing, logging and tracking defects, and validating fixes. The role also involves contributing to test plans, maintaining test documentation, participating in regression and performance testing, and helping refine quality standards and best practices. The Software Test Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to support timely releases and deliver a reliable, secure product experience to customers.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong skills in software testing, including experience designing and executing functional, regression, and integration tests.
Candidates should possess skills in test execution and working with test cases, including creating, maintaining, and reviewing test documentation.
Candidates should possess an understanding of software development and testing processes, including collaboration with engineering teams and familiarity with SDLC.
Candidates should possess knowledge of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., test management systems, issue trackers, automation tools) and version control systems.
Relevant experience with SaaS products, security or compliance-related applications, or B2B software is beneficial.
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, on-site environment are essential.

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