Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

About the Role :

We are looking for a skilled Automation QA Engineer to join our team in Pune. This role offers the opportunity to work on both manual and automated testing for web applications, APIs, and backend services. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and quality of software systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of reliable, high-performing products.

Key Responsibilities :

As an Automation QA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation test frameworks. You will perform manual and automated testing for web applications, backend services, and APIs to ensure functionality, scalability, and performance meet business requirements.

The role requires you to create detailed test plans, cases, and scripts to achieve comprehensive test coverage. You will also be responsible for regression testing, integration testing, and functional testing, while working to identify and resolve issues early in the development cycle.

You will conduct API testing using Postman or RestAssured to validate service-to-service communication and verify the accuracy of data exchange across distributed systems. In addition, you will integrate automated test suites into CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab to ensure continuous validation of software throughout the deployment lifecycle.

Collaboration will be a central part of your role. You will work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, engage with product managers to understand requirements, and support DevOps teams in streamlining testing across cloud-based environments. You will participate in test strategy discussions, contribute to defect triage and root cause analysis, and document testing processes for transparency and consistency.

Your contribution will extend beyond execution by driving improvements in test coverage, enhancing framework efficiency, and promoting a culture of quality-first development.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Strong programming knowledge in Python for automation framework development and scripting.
• Solid understanding of software QA fundamentals, test design, and defect lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automation testing methods.
• Proficiency in working with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with CI / CD tools like Jenkins, Git, or GitLab CI for pipeline integration.
• Strong experience in API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.

Good to Have Skills :

Why Join Us ?

This role is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and quality are valued. You will be empowered to design and implement automation strategies that directly impact product reliability while growing your skills in cloud platforms, CI / CD, and emerging testing practices.

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