Senior Quality Assurance Enginner - Manual & Automation Testing

<p><p><b>Description :</b><br/><br/>About the job :<br/><br/>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic team.<br/><br/>The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both manual and automation testing, a keen eye for detail, and a problem-solving mindset.<br/><br/>This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.<br/><br/><b>What will you do :</b><br/><br/><b>Automation Testing :</b></p><p><br/>- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with the Karate framework (JavaScript).<br/><br/></p><p>- Develop scripts for both API and UI testing using the Karate framework.<br/><br/></p><p>- Implement automation frameworks to streamline testing processes.<br/><br/></p><p>- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for efficient and continuous test execution.<br/><br/><b>API Testing :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Conduct API testing using JMeter and Postman.<br/><br/></p><p>- Validate request/response payloads, HTTP methods, and status codes.<br/><br/></p><p>- Identify performance bottlenecks and suggest improvements.<br/><br/><b>Cucumber Framework :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Develop automated tests using the Cucumber framework for behavior-driven development (BDD).<br/><br/></p><p>- Write feature files and step definitions to facilitate clear and understandable test cases.<br/><br/></p><p>- Integrate Cucumber with other test frameworks like JUnit or TestNG.<br/><br/><b>SQL Knowledge :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Write basic SQL queries to validate backend data integrity.<br/><br/></p><p>- Perform database validation and data consistency checks.<br/><br/><b>Aptitude and Problem Solving :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Analyze complex systems and identify potential areas of failure.<br/><br/></p><p>- Apply logical and analytical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve issues.<br/><br/><b>We are looking for :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Master's degree in computer science or related fields (preferred).<br/><br/></p><p>- 8+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Analyst.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong proficiency in manual and automation testing, with a focus on both API and UI testing.<br/><br/></p><p>- Practical experience in test automation using Playwright with Karate framework for both API and UI automation.<br/><br/></p><p>- Hands-on experience with Cypress for both API and UI automation.<br/><br/></p><p>- Extensive hands-on experience with JavaScript, specifically for working with Playwright.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with JMeter for API testing and performance validation.<br/><br/></p><p>- Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts for backend validation.<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for automating test execution and deployment pipelines.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for fast-paced development cycles.<br/><br/><b>Nice to Have Skills :</b></p><p><br/>- Familiarity with AI-based test automation platforms or a strong willingness to learn emerging AI testing technologies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of test data management leveraging AI techniques for effective and realistic test case generation.<br/><br/></p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)