QA Engineer

Job Description

Develop and enforce automated testing processes to maintain and expedite quality. Create automated test frameworks, testing tools, and simulators to meet functional, performance, scalability, and other quality requirements. Perform performance, load, and scalability testing using automation. Design and implement functional test plans and test cases based on system understanding and analysis of functional specifications. Identify test data requirements and generate necessary test data. Execute test cases, identify defects and risks, and communicate findings effectively. Report test progress and quality status to project stakeholders. Configure test environments to support testing efforts. Participate in code reviews and agile development cycles. Collaborate closely with the development team and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide timely feedback. Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of automated tests to achieve comprehensive automation coverage. Must-Have Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on Automation Testing. Automation Skills: Expertise with Selenium WebDriver for both UI and API automation. Proficient in programming languages, preferably Java, for building and maintaining automation scripts. API Testing: Extensive experience in API testing, particularly with RESTful services. Ability to create and manage API automation frameworks. Performance and Load Testing: Experience in performance and load testing is a plus. Test Management: Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, and HP ALM. Version Control and CI/CD: Experience with version control systems like Git. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines is advantageous. Agile Collaboration: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. Ability to work collaboratively within an Agile environment. Active participation in Agile ceremonies, with contributions toward best practices within the QA team. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork. Nice-to-Have Qualifications: Messaging Tools: Basic understanding of Kafka or similar messaging tools for real-time data validation and monitoring. NoSQL Databases: Familiarity with NoSQL databases.