Software Quality Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities-

As an individual contributor, you will be expected to:

• Design & Build Automation Frameworks

  : Create and enhance test automation frameworks for

  web, API, and backend testing

  .

• CI/CD Integration

  : Integrate automated test suites into

  CI/CD pipelines

  (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) to support early and continuous testing.

• Test Execution & Reporting

  : Run tests across various environments, collect

  metrics

  , and report

  test results

  to ensure rapid developer feedback.

• Collaboration

  : Work closely with development teams to

  embed quality early

  in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Test Strategy

  : Design and implement comprehensive

  test strategies

  including unit, integration, performance, and end-to-end tests.

• Troubleshooting & Debugging

  : Quickly

  identify and resolve

  issues in test automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines.

• Test Data Management

  : Automate test data setup and ensure

  consistency

  across different environments.

• Continuous Improvement

  : Identify opportunities to

  enhance testing practices

  , tools, and processes to increase coverage and reduce manual effort.

• Performance & Load Testing

  : Implement

  automated performance tests

  to validate scalability and stability in production environments.

• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

  : Mentor junior engineers and

  contribute to the team's technical growth

  .

Required Skills & Expertise-

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years in an SDET or QA Automation Engineer role with a strong emphasis on CI/CD integration.
• Testing Tools & Frameworks:
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, etc.
• CI/CD Tools:
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Version Control:
• Proficient with Git and familiar with branching strategies like GitFlow or trunk-based development.
• Programming/Scripting:
• Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or Go.
• Containerization:
• Working experience with Docker and Kubernetes for test environment management.
• Performance Testing:
• Experience using tools like JMeter, Gatling, etc. for automated performance and load testing.
• Monitoring & Logging:
• Familiarity with ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.
• Agile & DevOps:
• Comfortable in Agile/DevOps environments, with a strong focus on collaboration and automation.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork.

Preferred Skills-

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Knowledge of security testing practices, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
• Experience with microservices-based architecture and understanding of distributed systems
• Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest
• Exposure to Continuous Testing practices throughout all stages of the SDLC