Senior QA Engineer(Automation)

Interested candidates may share the profile at gauri.shedge@ambitsoftware.com

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer (Automation Testing-Selenium)

Experience Required: 5-7 years

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer with expertise in automation testing using Selenium WebDriver and Java. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading automation efforts, designing complex automation frameworks, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to overall test strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Framework Design: Lead the design and development of automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Java, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Test Strategy & Planning: Develop test strategies, plans, and approaches for automation testing to ensure comprehensive coverage of application features.
• Test Script Development: Create, enhance, and maintain automated test scripts and ensure they are robust and reusable.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Agile teams to understand project requirements, provide automation insights, and help deliver high-quality software.
• Bug Tracking & Reporting: Use JIRA to track defects and provide detailed defect analysis to assist in continuous improvement.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior team members in automation testing best practices, tool usage, and troubleshooting.
• SQL & Database Testing: Write and execute complex SQL queries to validate data integrity and consistency.
• Test Execution & Reporting: Run test scripts, analyze test results, report progress, and work to fix any issues discovered during testing.
• Enhance Automation Strategy: Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of test automation strategies and frameworks.

Required Skills:

• Selenium WebDriver & Java: Advanced experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java in an automation testing environment.
• Automation Framework Development: Expertise in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks.
• BDD Framework (Cucumber): Experience using Cucumber for writing automated BDD tests.
• Agile Methodology: Strong understanding of Agile practices and experience working in Agile teams.
• SQL Skills: Advanced knowledge of SQL for complex data validation and query execution.
• Mentorship: Experience in guiding and mentoring junior team members in best testing practices.
• Bug Tracking: Proficient in using JIRA for bug tracking and reporting.

Education Criteria:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in QA or Automation Testing are a plus.