Senior SQA Automation Engineer

Job Summary{{:}} We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Quality Assurance & Automation Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our [mention your product/platform type, e.g., AI-powered applications, FinTech solutions, enterprise platforms]. This role involves hands-on test execution, designing robust automation frameworks, driving best practices in quality assurance, and actively contributing to our "Shift Left" initiatives

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• } Test Strategy & Planning{{:}} Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, define comprehensive test strategies, and create detailed test plans for new features and existing functionalit
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• es Test Case Design & Execution{{:}} Design, develop, and execute high-quality manual and automated test cases (functional, regression, integration, API, performance), applying test design patterns like Page Object Model (
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• OM) Automation Development{{:}} Design, build, and maintain scalable, robust, and efficient automation frameworks and scripts using Python and JavaScript, leveraging tools like Playwright, Selenium, and Rest As
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• ured CI/CD Integration (Optional){{:}} Contribute to integrating automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline to ensure seamless execution and early fe
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• dback Defect Management{{:}} Identify, document, track, and retest defects rigorously, working closely with development teams to ensure timely res
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• lution "Shift Left" Advocacy{{:}} Champion and implement "Shift Left" testing principles by promoting early testing, static analysis, unit/component testing support, and code review parti
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• ipation Performance & Security Testing{{:}} Contribute to defining and executing performance, load, and basic security tests to ensure system r
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• bustness API Testing{{:}} Extensive experience in testing RESTful APIs using tools li
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• e Postman Documentation & Reporting{{:}} Maintain clear and concise test documentation (test plans, test cases, defect reports, automation framework documentation) using tools like QASE.io, and generate comprehensive test reports to communicate quality metrics and progress to s
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• akeholders Mentorship & Collaboration{{:}} Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior QA engineers. Actively participate in design reviews, code reviews, and cross-functional team
• discussions Process Improvement{{:}} Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements, tool enhancements, and test methodology

• Requirements
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• quired{{:}} Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related t
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• chnical field 4+ years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on t
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• st automation Proficiency in Python
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• nd JavaScript Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools including Playwright, Selenium, an
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• Rest Assured Experience with Page Object Model (POM) test
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• like Postman Familiarity with testing methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and the Software Development Lif
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• Cycle (SDLC) Familiarity with version control systems (e.g.
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• Git, GitLab) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous atten
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• ion to detail Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interp
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• rsonal skills Resilience & Patience{{:}} Given the large scale and complexity of our product, processes may take time to achieve complete error-free states. The ideal candidate must demonstrate high levels of resilience, patience, and adaptability in navigating evolving systems and continuous imp
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• ovement cycles A proactive and results-o
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• iented mindset Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a col
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• to-Have){{:}} Experience with cloud platforms (
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• WS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMe
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• er, LoadRunner) Knowledge of security testing prin
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• iples and tools Experience working with AI/ML-based applications or large-scale dis
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• ributed systems Experience with database tes
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• ing (SQL/NoSQL) ISTQB Certification in