Position : Senior QA Automation Engineer
Experience : 6-7 Years
Location : Bangalore, India
Job Summary :
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead our quality assurance efforts. The ideal candidate will be a QA expert who can design and implement comprehensive test strategies, mentor junior team members, and drive the adoption of new testing technologies. You'll be responsible for ensuring the high-quality delivery of our software by leading both manual and automated testing initiatives and collaborating closely with product and development teams.
Key Responsibilities :
QA Strategy & Leadership :
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive QA strategies and processes.
- Collaborate with product and development teams to define robust test plans and strategies based on software requirements.
- Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Automation & Manual Testing :
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases, scripts, and scenarios.Perform both manual and automated testing to identify and report software defects.Conduct thorough regression testing to ensure bug fixes are effective and don't introduce new issues.Process Improvement & Collaboration :
Continuously identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and reproduce reported issues, providing detailed and accurate bug reports.Stay up-to-date with new testing methodologies and technologies, and recommend process enhancements.Required Skills : Core QA Experience :
6-7 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation.Proven track record of leading QA initiatives and teams.Experience in developing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation, including test plans and test reports.Automation & Programming :
Expertise in designing and implementing test automation frameworks.Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, Python, or C#).Hands-on experience with industry-standard automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.Methodology & Documentation :
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred Skills :
Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and integrating automation tests into the build process (Jenkins).Familiarity with performance and load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).Relevant certifications like ISTQB.(ref : hirist.tech)