Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

As a QA Manager, you will be responsible for managing QA efforts across multiple parallel projects. Your key responsibilities will include: - Defining, implementing, and managing comprehensive test strategies and test plans - Designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, or Cypress - Conducting end-to-end API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Swagger - Performing performance/load testing using tools such as JMeter or equivalent - Ensuring integration of test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) - Owning and managing the defect lifecycle using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps - Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and align expectations - Mentoring and coaching junior QA engineers, ensuring adherence to QA best practices and standards - Maintaining clear documentation of test plans, cases, results, and QA metrics Qualifications Required: - 4+ years of experience in QA - Strong knowledge of manual testing, functional, UI, and regression testing - Proficiency in test automation with frameworks like Selenium, TestNG, or Cypress - Experience in REST API testing using Postman, Swagger, or scripting with RestAssured - Hands-on experience with JMeter or equivalent performance testing tools - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) - Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect lifecycle - Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments - Excellent communication, reporting, and team collaboration skills If you possess knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), experience with test case management tools like TestRail or Zephyr, or exposure to security testing or accessibility compliance, these would be considered as preferred or optional skills for the role.,