Senior QA Engineer

Job Description

TITLE: QA Automation Test Engineer

REPORTING TO: Manager

WORKING LOCATION: Bangalore

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and schedules for both manual and automated testing.
• 2 to 7Years of experience in Automation Testing
• Define and prioritize testing tasks based on project requirements, risks, and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and design comprehensive test cases.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance and support.

• Coordinate and manage the testing team s activities, ensuring productivity and adherence to testing standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using C# and Selenium.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and delivery.
• Design and implement automated tests for RESTful APIs using tools like RestSharp or similar libraries.
• Validate API functionality, performance, and security through thorough testing.
• Oversee the execution of manual and automated tests, track results, and report defects.
• Generate and present detailed test reports, metrics, and dashboards to stakeholders.
• Ensure that defects are tracked and managed effectively throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Participate in requirement reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives to provide QA input.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices to enhance testing efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality and testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.

Technical knowledge:

• Proficiency in C# for developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, design patterns, and coding best practices.
• Expertise in using Selenium WebDriver for automating web application testing.
• Knowledge of Selenium Grid for distributed test execution.
• Familiarity with Selenium best practices for managing locators and handling dynamic content.
• Good knowledge in Database & SQL. Ability to create & mine data using SQL queries.
• Experience with RestSharp or similar libraries for creating and executing API test cases.
• Understanding of RESTful principles and common HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
• Ability to validate API responses, handle authentication, and test error handling.
• Experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks using tools like NUnit or MSTest for C#.
• Knowledge of integrating test automation with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing test scripts and collaborating with the development team.
• Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or similar for tracking test cases, execution, and defect management.
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation and verification.
• Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e. g. , JMeter) for assessing application performance under load.
• Experience working in Agile environments, including participation in Scrum ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and reporting

Additional Information

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful teamwork experience and demonstrated leadership abilities are required
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements
• Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies

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