Test Engineer, Advanced

Job Summary

This is a hands-on technical role responsible for guiding the design, development, and execution of test strategies and automation frameworks. This role provides technical expertise to the QA team, mentors test engineers, and collaborates closely with developers, product owners, and project managers to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Lead the technical implementation of test strategies, frameworks, and automation solutions for web and mobile applications.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new QA team members.
• Hands-on experience with UI, API, and DB test automation, including framework design and maintenance.
• Strong expertise in implementing and maintaining automated test solutions to minimize manual testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Gitlab, etc.) to integrate automated testing into build pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Agile, BDD, DevOps, and modern QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for functional and non-functional testing (UI, DB, API, performance, etc.).
• Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring alignment with project requirements and quality standards.
• Own the execution and reporting of system, integration, end to end, and regression testing activities.
• Identify, document, and prioritize defects with appropriate severity; collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently. Lead and own defect triage calls with product owner and development team.
• Implement and advocate QA best practices, tools, and metrics within the team.
• Drive the automation strategy for assigned projects, ensuring coverage and efficiency.
• Review and optimize test case management and defect tracking processes (e.g., JIRA).
• Provide clear and concise status updates, including metrics and risk assessments, to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and scrum teams to align testing with project goals and customer requirements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in test automation, integrating new tools and techniques as appropriate.
• Support and coach team members in technical problem-solving and professional development.

Requirements

A strong IT professional with 4-6 years of experience in software testing. The candidate should have excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, and demonstrate high ownership and accountability.

Must have: (Primary skill sets)

• 4-6 years of experience in QA
• Proven experience designing and implementing manual and automated test solutions.
• Proficient in leading end-to-end test management across the software lifecycle
• Strong programming/scripting skills in one or more languages: Java, JavaScript, Python.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard test automation tools: Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, JMeter, Cucumber, Appium, Postman, Report Portal.
• Experience with UI, API, Performance,
• Experience in estimation, prioritization, and planning/coordination of QA activities in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency with test case management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
• Experience integrating test suites with DevOps/CICD pipelines (GIT, Jenkins, etc.).

Who you are

• Graduate/Post graduate in BE/BTech, ME/MTech, or MCA is preferred.
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
• Able to work independently or as a technical leader within a team in a fast-paced Agile-Scrum environment.
• Owns success - Takes responsibility for the quality and delivery of solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, end-user quality, and usability.
• Self-motivated and excellent problem-solving skills.

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