Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce QA Automation Engineer to drive quality assurance across our Salesforce ecosystem. This role demands a hands-on professional who combines deep experience in both manual and automated testing with a strong understanding of the Salesforce platform. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure Salesforce applications through rigorous and strategic testing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities :
Quality Assurance Strategy & Execution :
- Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive QA frameworks for Salesforce applications, covering both manual and automated testing approaches.
- Create detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Drive end-to-end testing initiatives across various Salesforce modules, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and custom Force.com applications.
- Identify quality risks and create effective mitigation strategies to ensure test coverage and risk reduction.
Automation Focus :
Build and maintain test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Provar, TestNG, and Apex Test Execution.Integrate automation testing into the CI / CD pipeline to enable shift-left testing and continuous delivery.Lead initiatives in test automation coverage, including regression testing, smoke testing, and performance validation.Manual Testing Leadership :
Lead manual testing efforts, especially in exploratory, usability, and acceptance testing phases.Manage the defect lifecycle, ensuring timely logging, tracking, and closure using tools like JIRA, Zephyr, or TestRail.Conduct regular walkthroughs and review sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure requirement traceability and alignment.Collaboration & Reporting :
Work closely with Salesforce developers, business analysts, product owners, and DevOps teams to define testable requirements and identify automation opportunities.Mentor junior QA engineers and enforce best practices in testing standards and methodologies.Deliver clear, concise test status reports, quality metrics, and risk assessments to stakeholders and leadership teams.Required Skills & Experience :
For QA Lead-Level Profiles (10+ years) :
Proven experience leading QA initiatives in Salesforce environments with complex business workflows.Ability to architect test strategies for large-scale Salesforce implementations.Expertise in managing QA teams, reviewing automation code, and aligning QA strategy with delivery goals.Experience with end-to-end release testing cycles including UAT, regression, and performance testing.For QA Tester-Level Profiles (5+ years) :
Solid experience in Salesforce manual testing, test case creation, execution, and regression analysis.Strong command over QA concepts, SDLC / STLC, and test design techniques.Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, TestRail, Selenium, Postman, and Salesforce Inspector.Exposure to API testing and integration validations using REST and SOAP tools.(ref : hirist.tech)