QA Engineer Head/ Lead (Automation and Manual Testing)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a QA Engineer/Lead with 7 to 10  years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing, including expertise in API Testing and Selenium. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality software delivery through robust testing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing testing best practices.

Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Execution:

• Create and implement test plans, test cases, and strategies for web, mobile, and API testing.
• Identify and validate test scenarios from requirements and design specifications.

Automation Testing:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Selenium WebDriver or Cypress.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.

Manual Testing:

• Conduct detailed exploratory, functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Log and track defects in tools like JIRA to ensure timely resolution.

API Testing:

• Perform API validations using Postman or RestAssured.
• Ensure proper API functionality and performance under varied conditions.

Collaboration:

• Work with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and mitigate risks.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and QA discussions.

Performance Testing:

• Utilize tools like JMeter to assess application performance.

– Reporting:

• Prepare detailed test reports and communicate test results effectively to stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-7 years in Manual and Automation Testing.
• Automation Tools: Expertise in Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• API Testing: Experience with tools like Postman or RestAssured.
• Test Management Tools: Familiarity with TestRail, Zephyr, or JIRA.
• CI/CD Knowledge: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure Pipelines.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC in agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to BDD frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Experience with Appium for mobile testing.
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms like BrowserStack.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like k6.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proactive and team oriented.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.