Senior Quality Engineering Specialist

Description

Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineering 5+ years of experience to join our Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the test strategy, automation frameworks, and execution processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable software products.You will work across frontend, backend, and cloud-based applications, driving test excellence, mentoring engineers, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, design, and implement effective test strategies, frameworks, and practices for enterprise-scale solutions.
• Oversee manual and automated testing across both frontend and backend components.
• Drive automation initiatives using Selenium (UI) and REST Assured (API).
• Ensure comprehensive testing coverage in cloud-based environments (AWS EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch).
• Contribute to and review automation frameworks and reusable test assets.
• Lead performance testing using tools such as JMeter.
• Manage test execution, defect tracking, and provide detailed test status reports.
• Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure end-to-end quality.
• Mentor and guide a team of Quality Engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Advocate Agile testing practices, CI/CD integration, and engineering excellence.
• Continuously evaluate and implement emerging testing tools, frameworks, and best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of professional experience in Software Testing & Quality Engineering.
• Proven experience leading test strategy, planning, and execution.
  

Technical Expertise

UI & API Test Automation :

• Selenium, REST Assured
  

Performance Testing

• JMeter
  

Cloud Technologies

• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch)
  

CI/CD Tools

• Jenkins, Maven, Git
• Strong programming knowledge in Java and OOP concepts
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in leading and mentoring QA teams.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.
  

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and passionate about continuous improvement.
  

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