Senior Software Quality Engineer

Job Description

About the job The Red hat software quality engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join the Certifications team in Pune- India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, focusing on API testing and API test automation. As an API and Automation Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our integrations with different projects and systems are reliable. What will you do ? API Testing Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for API and functional testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand API specifications and requirements. Conduct thorough testing to validate API functionality, performance, and security. Test Automation Developed and maintained automated test scripts for API testing and end-to-end testing. Implement and enhance test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage. Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration pipeline. Quality Assurance Perform manual testing when necessary, ensuring a holistic approach to quality assurance. Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution. Contribute to the establishment and improvement of QA processes and standards. Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure a collaborative and efficient QA process. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide input on testing strategies and timelines. Continuous Learning Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and technologies related to API testing and test automation. Share knowledge and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement. What will you bring ? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 4+ years of experience in quality assurance, focusing on API testing and test automation. Proven experience with API testing tools. Strong programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Java, and JavaScript. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwight, BDD). Solid understanding of software development life cycle, testing methodologies, and best practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Desire to help take Pattern to the next level through exploration and innovation. The following are considered as plus : Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools like Github Actions Knowledge of API design principles and best practices (e.g., RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, authentication mechanisms). Expert in Postman API automation suite and automation tools like Selenium, Rest Assured, BDD framework Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, ASTQB) or related fields. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools