Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description: Senior Quality Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer with strong hands-on experience in manual and automated testing of backend systems including APIs, microservices, databases, and messaging queues. The ideal candidate will own testing from planning to execution, work closely with cross-functional teams, and play a lead role in defining and improving qualityprocesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute manual + automated tests for RESTful APIs, microservices, queues, and databases
• Develop automation using Java / JavaScript with frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Playwright, Mocha, Test Cafe
• Conduct API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI, Bruno
• Build test strategies, write test cases, manage test data
• Perform regression, integration, system, and acceptance testing
• Work in Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe; participate in sprint ceremonies
• Follow TDD/BDD practices where applicable
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Bamboo
• Collaborate closely with Developers, DevOps, and Product teams
• Mentor junior QA engineers on best practices
• Use tools like ELK, Grafana, Dynatrace, and Elastic APM for issue investigation
• Test across SQL and NoSQL databases
• Contribute to backend performance testing using JMeter or Gatling
• Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerized environments
• Work with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP

Key Skills Required:

• Languages: Java, JavaScript
• Testing Tools: Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, Mocha, TestNG
• Performance Testing: JMeter, Gatling
• Databases: SQL and NoSQL
• DevOps & CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Bamboo
• Cloud: AWS or GCP
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring: ELK, Grafana, Elastic APM, Dynatrace
• Version Control: GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket
• Strong in test strategy, test case design, test data management
• Deep understanding of QA types: regression, integration, system, UAT

Certifications (Preferred / Must-Have):

• ISTQB Certified (Foundation or Advanced) – highly preferred
• CSQA – desirable

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 5–8 years of QA experience with strong backend system exposure
• Excellent communication skills – able to report bugs clearly and present results to
• stakeholders
• Strong collaboration experience with Dev, DevOps, and Product teams
• Proven mentorship experience within QA teams

Apply if you want to:

• Drive test strategy and own quality for backend services
• Work with modern tech stacks in a dynamic, Agile environment
• Be part of a high-impact, collaborative engineering culture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5–8 years of professional experience in software testing or QA engineering?
• Have you worked on testing backend systems such as APIs, microservices, or message queues?
• Have you developed or maintained automated tests using Java or JavaScript?
• Do you have experience using API testing tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or SoapUI?
• Have you worked with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Bamboo to integrate automated tests?
• Do you have experience working with Docker or Kubernetes in your QA environment?
• Are you comfortable taking ownership of test strategy and quality delivery for backend systems?
• Have you worked with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP?
• Do you have hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing?

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person