Senior QA Engineer (all genders) - Chennai

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Experience Required: 10 - 12 Years
Location: Chennai
Employment Type: Full time

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation solutions, ensuring the reliability, performance, and overall quality of our cloud software products.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in automated testing frameworks and a solid understanding of cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes and microservices. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications through comprehensive testing and automation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Strategy and Planning
   • Define, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.
   • Design and implement end-to-end automation frameworks and strategies.
2. Microservices Testing
   • Test microservices for reliability, performance, and scalability.
   • Validate service contracts and dependencies between services.
3. Automation Testing
   • Develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks for microservice and UI testing.
   • Create and execute API test automation using Rest Assured or similar tools.
4. Manual Testing
   • Conduct exploratory, functional, and usability testing where automation isn’t applicable.
   • Identify and document defects, and ensure timely resolution.
5. CI/CD Integration
   • Collaborate with DevOps to integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
   • Ensure automation scripts run seamlessly during the build, test, and deployment process.
6. Collaboration and Reporting
   • Work closely with developers, QA, and product managers to align testing strategies with project goals.
   • Generate and share detailed test reports and metrics with stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software testing, including both manual and automation.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized applications.
• Proficiency in the Java programming language
• Experience with UI test automation using tools like Selenium.
• Hands-on expertise in API testing tools like Rest Assured, Postman, or similar.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Argo CD.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).