sequoiaat~3mo ago

Senior QA Engineer

India·Chennaisenior

EngineeringQa Engineer

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API and front-end testing using JavaScript and related automation tools.

Requirements Summary

8+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on automation testing. Proficient in JavaScript for test automation, with hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.

Technical Tools

awsazurecypressdockergitlab-cijavascriptjenkinskubernetespostgresqlseleniumsqlagileci-cdcode-review

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API and front-end testing using JavaScript and related automation tools.
Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases and automation scenarios.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of test automation frameworks and strategies that align with Agile development cycles.
Perform code reviews and provide feedback on test scripts and automation solutions to ensure quality and maintainability.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable early defect detection and faster release cycles.
Identify, log, and track defects found during testing and work with development teams to expedite resolution.
Validate application data by executing and analyzing database queries to ensure backend data integrity and correctness.
Mentor and guide junior QA engineers on automation best practices and tools, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning.
Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to stakeholders, highlighting risks and quality metrics.
Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation and propose process improvements.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on automation testing.
Proficient in JavaScript for test automation, with hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
Solid experience in API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
Good understanding of front-end testing frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or equivalent.
Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments with CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).
Strong programming and scripting skills, with ability to write clean, maintainable code.
Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL (or similar), with the ability to write SQL queries for backend data validation, test data setup, and troubleshooting.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) roles or mindset.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure related to test environments.
Knowledge of performance and load testing tools.
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).