Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Company Description

Smart Food Safe is a leading SaaS-based product company revolutionizing food safety and compliance solutions. We are seeking a passionate and driven Software QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Bangalore office, contributing to the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge platform.

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive Software QA Automation Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to design, develop, and execute automated testing frameworks for our SaaS platform ( Web and Mobile app). The ideal candidate is a go-getter with a strong focus on QA automation using the latest technologies, coupled with hands-on expertise in performance, security, and penetration testing. This role offers significant career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities :

• Automation Testing : Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using modern tools and frameworks (e.G., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar) to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Performance Testing : Conduct performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust to validate system scalability and reliability.
• Security & Penetration Testing : Perform security testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or equivalent to ensure the platform's security.
• Test Planning & Execution : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, test cases, and execute automated and manual tests for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• CI / CD Integration : Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (e.G., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and delivery.
• Defect Management : Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Quality Advocacy : Promote best practices in QA processes, contributing to a culture of quality across the development lifecycle.
• Compliance : Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR.
• Stay Updated : Keep abreast of the latest QA automation tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Test Strategy and Planning : Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans for software projects.
• Test Execution : Oversee test execution, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing in assigned software module.
• Security Testing :
• Collaborate with security experts to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Ensure compliance with security standards (e.G., OWASP).

5. Performance Testing :

6. Defect Management : Manage defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes.

7. Automation : Drive test automation initiatives and ensure efficient test coverage.

8. Process Improvement : Continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and tools.

9. Collaboration : Work closely with development, product, and project management teams.

10. Risk Assessment : Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality.

11. Metrics and Reporting : Monitor and report on key quality metrics.

12. Compliance : Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR.

Required Skills and Qualifiacations :

Experience :

2-4 years of hands-on experience in QA automation, with a focus on web-based SaaS applications.

Technical Skills :

Soft Skills :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Availability : Immediate joiners preferred.

Why Join Us :