Senior Software Test Automation Engineer - VitalLaw

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience, skilled in both manual and automation testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end testing of software applications, with a focus on manual testing (100%) and significant involvement in automation testing (50%).

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze requirements, create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Lead and mentor junior testers, review their test cases, and provide feedback.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Conduct exploratory and ad-hoc testing to uncover hidden defects.
• Ensure test coverage and traceability to requirements.
• Participate in test estimation, planning, and status reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices in testing.
• Test APIs, backend services, and perform database validation as needed.
• Work closely with automation teams to identify candidates for automation.
• Analyze requirements and create detailed, reusable automated test scripts.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automation tests using tools such as Playwright.
• Perform regression, smoke, and integration testing using automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers and manual testers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Maintain and enhance automation frameworks as needed.
• Perform API automation testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured.

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in manual software testing.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in automation testing.
• Good understanding for JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages (JavaScript preferred).
• Familiarity with test frameworks (BDD, TestNG, JUnit, Mocha, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Quality Center).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and documentation.
• Knowledge of SQL for database validation.
• Experience testing web, mobile, and/or desktop applications.
• Exposure to API testing (using Postman, SoapUI, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency in automation tools (like Playwright).
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle.
• Basic knowledge of API testing and database validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus
• Experience in performance, security, or usability testing.
• Familiarity with automation concepts and tools.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.