Sr QA Engineer (Automation)

The Sr QA Engineer (Automation) is responsible for building and maintaining QA and test automation frameworks and scripts. This role involves developing and executing test cases, identifying and reporting defects, and contributing to quality improvement. The engineer will work with Java, Python, and cloud-native applications, focusing on API and UI automation, and participating in system and regression testing.

Must Have

• Build the QA and Test automation as per strategy designed.
• Develops and maintains test cases for a relevant product.
• Develops and maintains test data for a product.
• Executes the test cases and scenarios of all major modules and publishes the results.
• Writes and maintains the test automation scripts.
• Identifies and reports software defects in an appropriate manner and follows the defined defect lifecycle.
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Over 4 years of relevant hands on work experience.
• Experience with Java based frameworks such as Spring and Python.
• Experience with debugging cloud native applications.
• Experience with API automation such as Rest Assured.
• Experience with UI automation framework based on wdio/selenium.
• Experience in integration testing of multiple microservices.
• Experience with open cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Knowledge of security authentication and authorization standards such as OAuth and SSO.
• Familiarity with build tools such as gradle, npm and maven.
• Familiarity with continuous integration, continuous delivery – CI/CD using Jenkins and Github Actions.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git and Stash/Bitbucket Server.

Scope:

• Core responsibility is to build the QA and Test automation as per strategy designed.

Our current technical environment:

• Cloud Architecture: MS Azure (ARM templates, AKS, Application gateway, Virtue Networks, Azure AD), SnowFlake, Big Data
• Software: Java, Python, Spring, Maven, Gradle, GIT, Rest API, OAuth
• Automation Frameworks: Rest Assured, Junit, JMeter, Blazemeter, other inhouse frameworks

What you’ll do:

• Develops and maintains test cases for a relevant product.
• Develops and maintains test data for a product.
• Executes the test cases and scenarios of all major modules and publishes the results.
• Writes and maintains the test automation scripts.
• Reviews automated and manual tests, and suggests options to improve coverage and quality.
• Identifies and implements quality improvement suggestions within the team.
• Identifies and reports software defects in an appropriate manner and follows the defined defect lifecycle. Works as required with appropriate parties to plan test resource requirements.
• Provides required inputs in the planning and execution of system and regression testing.
• Understands business requirements provided. Follows standard development processes and procedures. Plans and prioritizes work tasks with input from their manager.
• Proactively notifies managers of impairments to commitments.
• Assists in the collection of test metrics, understands the trends, and suggest appropriate corrective actions. Participates with the entire team in setting the quality standards for a product. Provides cross-training and education to test personnel as required.
• Provides training, guidance, and feedback to testing team members.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science with over 4 years of relevant hands on work experience
• Experience with Java based frameworks such as Spring and Python
• Experience with debugging cloud native applications
• Experience with API automation such as Rest Assured
• Experience with UI automation framework based on wdio/selenium
• Experience in integration testing of multiple microservices
• Experience with open cloud platforms such as Azure
• Knowledge of security authentication and authorization standards such as OAuth and SSO
• Familiarity with build tools such as gradle, npm and maven
• Familiarity with continuous integration, continuous delivery – CI/CD using Jenkins and Github Actions
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git and Stash/Bitbucket Server