QA Automation Engineer/Senior Engineer

This role is responsible for the quality review of applications and includes creating test strategies, test plans, and test cases in collaboration with developers, business analysts, and project managers. You will work closely with the team to analyze and test software, with a focus on verifying quality and ensuring conformance to system requirements. The role primarily relies on test automation tools, while also requiring hands-on collaboration across teams.

Understand the testing environment and clarify requirements based on available technical documentation

Responsible for test planning, test automation, test environment setup/teardown, manual testing, defect logging, and verification

Identify test cases suitable for automation and implement scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing

Design and execute automation and performance tests, using automated approaches

Define, create, and maintain test data, test documentation, automation frameworks and tools

Execute manual and automated test cases, document results, and manage the defect lifecycle. Perform various testing types including smoke, exploratory, integration, regression, performance, and security testing

Work closely with developers, analysts, and cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues. Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of defects

Review and adjust the test strategy as needed in response to evolving risks, requirements, or priorities

Document and maintain test artifacts to ensure quality compliance and alignment with delivery timelines

Take ownership of individual tasks, proactively manage risks, and ensure timely delivery

Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and practices to enhance test effectiveness and personal capability

As a Senior Engineer, your additional responsibilities will include:

Evaluate and recommend new testing tools and technologies to improve test efficiency and coverage

Mentor and support junior QA staff in task delegation, decision-making, and professional growth

Oversee and ensure effective execution of functional, regression, and acceptance testing

Review and adapt test strategies to reflect new requirements, shifting risks, and project priorities

Provide direction for the QA function by assisting management in setting quality goals and aligning with organizational standards

Technical Qualifications:

Experience testing various applications, services and user interfaces by preparing test strategies, test cases and test scripts and other documentation in both, automated and manual testing for functional, system, integration and regression testing

Experience in executing SQL queries manually for back-end / migration testing with large databases in all environments

Experience working with automation tools (Selenium IDE, Katalon, Cypress, Playwright or any other)

Experience working with web service testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Soap UI and any other tool)

Understanding of shell programming, PowerShell, Batch commands

Understanding unit testing framework (MS Test, NUnit, Junit, TestNG, Karma, Jasmine, Chai, Mocha, PHPUnit or any other)

Understanding of test-driven development

Understanding of agile and waterfall processes

Understanding of AI/ML concepts

Knowledge of software quality assurance best practices and methodologies

Familiarity with various defect management systems

Personal Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate technical details verbally and in writing to individuals across different backgrounds and management levels

Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies independently

Ability to offer alternative approaches to achieve client goals

Ability to act on available information or obtain required data to support project decisions

Detail-oriented, meticulous, and methodical approach

Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills

Strong work ethics, reliability, and consistency

Education and Work Experience:

Background in CS, IT or related scientific discipline is preferred

The candidate should have over 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience