Senior QA Engineer

<div><span><div><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API and front-end testing using JavaScript and related automation tools.</li><li>Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases and automation scenarios.</li><li>Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of test automation frameworks and strategies that align with Agile development cycles.</li><li>Perform code reviews and provide feedback on test scripts and automation solutions to ensure quality and maintainability.</li><li>Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable early defect detection and faster release cycles.</li><li>Identify, log, and track defects found during testing and work with development teams to expedite resolution.</li><li>Validate application data by executing and analyzing database queries to ensure backend data integrity and correctness.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior QA engineers on automation best practices and tools, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning.</li><li>Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to stakeholders, highlighting risks and quality metrics.</li><li>Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation and propose process improvements.</li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>8+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on automation testing.</li><li>Proficient in JavaScript for test automation, with hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.</li><li>Solid experience in API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.<br>Good understanding of front-end testing frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or equivalent.</li><li>Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments with CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).</li><li>Strong programming and scripting skills, with ability to write clean, maintainable code.</li><li>Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL (or similar), with the ability to write SQL queries for backend data validation, test data setup, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.</li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Experience with SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) roles or mindset.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure related to test environments.</li><li>Knowledge of performance and load testing tools.</li><li>Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).</li></ul></span></div>