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"Proactive QA Engineer with Strong Automation Skills" - Software Engineer Tata Consultancy Services Employee Review

5.0
11 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Detail-Oriented – Catches bugs and inconsistencies that others might overlook. Strong Analytical Skills – Able to break down complex systems to identify potential points of failure. Effective Communicator – Clearly documents bugs and collaborates well with developers and stakeholders. Experience in Manual & Automated Testing – Versatile in both exploratory testing and automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, etc.). Proactive Problem Solver – Anticipates issues before they arise and contributes to long-term quality improvements.

Cons

Limited Exposure to Advanced Automation Tools – Needs to deepen experience with tools like Appium, Playwright, or performance testing tools. Occasional Over-Reliance on Manual Testing – Could improve efficiency by automating more repetitive test cases. Needs Stronger Domain Knowledge – Could benefit from a deeper understanding of the business logic or industry domain. Improving Test Coverage Planning – Sometimes misses edge cases or could enhance coverage documentation. Time Management During Regression Cycles – May struggle to balance priorities when release timelines are compressed.

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
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Pros

good team to work on challenging projects

Cons

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3.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Large client base. Talented people, have "cracked the code" on offshoring development and support.

Cons

For anyone used to working in US-based firms, the culture and politics will be difficult to understand and navigate. Internal policies and systems focus on the offshore delivery center model. Roles in the US do not fit into that mold, and obtaining approvals for simple expenses can require weeks and insanely high approval chains given the size of TCS. I needed approval from a global division head (a CEO direct-report) just to pay for a short training course. Missions of different departments are not clearly defined, so overlap and conflict are common.

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