Sr. QA Engineer

Experience: 4+ Years 

Job Location: WFH / Hybrid

No. of Position: Multiple 

Qualifications: B Tech / M Tech / MCA

Work Timings: 1:30 PM IST to 10:30 PM IST

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Automation Tester with a minimum of 5 years of experience to design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for testing backend services, including APIs, databases, and microservices. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development, QA, and product management teams to ensure high-quality software through comprehensive automation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the QA Lead and Product Management teams to define effective test cases and test plans.
• Design and implement automation test flows, applying problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Identify, document, and manage defects using tracking tools such as JIRA and Mantis.
• Perform testing in a fast-paced Agile environment, ensuring solutions align with requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and execute functional, performance, and ETL/integration tests to maintain quality and scalability.
• Conduct regression testing for the overall product and provide detailed execution reports.
• Adhere to Agile methodologies and project-defined processes.
• Write, execute, and automate SQL queries (SQL Server, MySQL) for data validation and testing.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) for continuous testing and real-time feedback.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for backend systems, including GraphQL/RESTful APIs and microservices (preferred).

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in API automation.
• Strong experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing complex SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience with API automation (GraphQL preferred, RESTful APIs good to have).
• Experience in data-driven and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with Karate Framework or Katalon for API automation is a plus.
• Previous experience working with USA/European clients is an advantage.
• Experience in multi-vendor, multi-culture, distributed onshore/offshore teams is beneficial.
• Ability to present technical suggestions and explain automation strategies effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.