Software Tester

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Software Tester (Automation)

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Create, enhance, and execute automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of applications.
• Identify, document, track, and validate software defects using standard defect-tracking tools.
• Review requirements and technical documentation to determine test scope, test conditions, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and QA engineers to understand feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Conduct manual testing when necessary, including functional, regression, smoke, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and ensure testing reliability across environments.
• Analyze automation test results, generate reports, and communicate findings and risks proactively.
• Recommend improvements in software quality processes and contribute to QA strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging tools, technologies, and automation trends to continuously improve test effectiveness and efficiency.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3-6 years of professional experience in Software Testing with at least 2+ years in Test Automation.
• Strong knowledge of automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar.
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript preferred).
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured) and writing API test automation.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), QA processes, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD frameworks such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Familiarity with test management and bug tracking systems (JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, etc.).
• Ability to understand complex systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Solid knowledge of version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, k6) is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience working in product-based or fast-paced startup environments.
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective communication and documentation skills