Sr. Software QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Automation Testing: Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using modern tools and frameworks (e. g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar) to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust to validate system scalability and reliability.
• Security & Penetration Testing: Perform security testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or equivalent, to ensure the platform's security.
• Test Planning & Execution: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, test cases, and execute automated and manual tests for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e. g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and delivery.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Quality Advocacy: Promote best practices in QA processes, contributing to a culture of quality across the development lifecycle.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest QA automation tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans for software projects.
• Test Execution: Oversee test execution, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing in the assigned software module.
• Collaborate with security experts to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Ensure compliance with security standards (e. g., OWASP).
• Define performance testing objectives and scenarios.
• Execute load, stress, and scalability tests.
• Analyse performance bottlenecks and recommend optimisations.
• Defect Management: Manage defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes.
• Automation: Drive test automation initiatives and ensure efficient test coverage.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, product, and project management teams.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality.
• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on key quality metrics.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR.
  

Requirements

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in QA automation, with a focus on web-based SaaS applications.
• Proficiency in automation tools like Playwright, Selenium.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e. g., JMeter, Gatling, Locust).
• Knowledge of security and penetration testing tools (e. g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
• Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e. g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
  

Soft Skills

• Go-getter attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).