QA Engineer API & Angular Application Testing (Manual + Automation)

As a detail-oriented QA Engineer at our company in Gurugram, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our web and API-based applications. Your responsibilities will include performing manual and automated testing, designing test plans, and collaborating closely with developers and product managers to maintain product quality in our CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities: - Perform manual and automated testing of Angular-based front-end applications and backend REST APIs. - Design and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements. - Develop automation frameworks for UI and API layers using tools such as Postman, Newman, Rest Assured, or Playwright. - Validate API responses, status codes, data accuracy, and performance using automation scripts. - Identify, log, and track defects using JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous quality in CI/CD pipelines. - Maintain test data, mock servers, and automation suites integrated with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure Pipelines. - Ensure cross-browser and responsive testing for Angular UI components. - Prepare test summary reports and contribute to continuous process improvements. Required Skills: - Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. - Hands-on experience in UI automation tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Protractor. - Experience with API automation tools such as Postman, Newman, Rest Assured, or SuperTest. - Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for test scripting. - Good knowledge of HTTP methods, JSON, authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT), and SQL queries. - Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and CI/CD integration tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. - Basic knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or k6. - Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience testing .NET Core, Node.js, or Spring Boot APIs. - Familiarity with containerized environments like Docker and Kubernetes. - Exposure to cloud environments such as Azure or AWS. - ISTQB or similar certification is an added advantage. Education: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Please note that the company operates with a tech stack that includes Angular, .NET Core/Node.js APIs, PostgreSQL, Postman, Cypress/Playwright, JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, and Azure.,