Senior QA Engineer

As a Senior QA Engineer at our company, your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will be responsible for various tasks including automation testing, API testing, utilizing the Cucumber framework, SQL knowledge, and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with the Karate framework (JavaScript) - Create scripts for API and UI testing using the Karate framework - Implement automation frameworks to streamline testing processes - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for efficient test execution - Conduct API testing using JMeter and Postman - Identify performance bottlenecks and suggest improvements - Develop automated tests using the Cucumber framework for behavior-driven development (BDD) - Write feature files and step definitions to facilitate clear and understandable test cases - Integrate Cucumber with other test frameworks like JUnit or TestNG - Write basic SQL queries to validate backend data integrity - Perform database validation and data consistency checks - Analyze complex systems and identify potential areas of failure - Apply logical and analytical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve issues Qualifications Required: - Master's degree in computer science or related fields (preferred) - 8+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Analyst - Strong proficiency in manual and automation testing, with a focus on both API and UI testing - Practical experience in test automation using Playwright with Karate framework for both API and UI automation - Hands-on experience with Cypress for both API and UI automation - Extensive hands-on experience with JavaScript, specifically for working with Playwright - Familiarity with JMeter for API testing and performance validation - Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts for backend validation - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment - Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for automating test execution and deployment pipelines - Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for fast-paced development cycles Nice to Have Skills: - Familiarity with AI-based test automation platforms or a strong willingness to learn emerging AI testing technologies - Understanding of test data management leveraging AI techniques for effective and realistic test case generation,