QA Engineer and QA Automation Lead

Job Title: QA Engineer - Test Automation

We are looking for a Cypress Test Automation Lead with a minimum of 10 years of experience in

QA Automation, with expertise in Cypress, JavaScript, Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, AWS, SQL, and API

testing. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks,

ensuring the reliability of software applications, and contributing to the capabilities of our BFSI customer

through advanced automation techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and plan the automation needs for all the applications.

• Develop and maintain Cypress-based test automation frameworks for web applications.

• Write, execute, and maintain end-to-end and integration tests using Cypress and JavaScript.

• Manage the QA team and collaborate across geographical locations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and design effective test strategies.

• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins for continuous testing.

• Perform API testing using tools like Postman or equivalent for RESTful web services.

• Create and manage test data for PostgreSQL/SQL databases and perform database testing.

• Identify, document, and report software defects and track their resolution.

• Troubleshoot and debug test failures, working closely with developers to resolve issues.

• Collaborate with other QAs and development teams to define test cases and test data.

• Maintain automation-related test documentation, test plans, and test cases.

• Stay up to date with the latest Cypress and automation testing trends and best practices.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in test automation including Cypress and JavaScript.

• Proficiency in Git/Bitbucket for version control and code collaboration.

• Hands-on experience with Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment.

• Strong SQL database skills for data validation and database testing.

• Experience with API testing tools and techniques.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for ensuring software quality through automation.

• Experience with performance and load testing.

• Knowledge of additional testing tools or frameworks.

• Familiarity with JIRA Projects dashboard.

• ISTQB or similar testing certification is a plus.