Job Summary

The Senior Quality Assurance / Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring high standards of product quality across new development and sustenance projects. This role involves leading end-to-end testing activities, driving automation initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and supporting release readiness to deliver reliable, scalable, and customer-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute functional, integration, regression, and system testing for new and ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, QA, UX, and Product Management to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into effective test strategies and test cases.
• Own the design, development, and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and automation scripts to ensure product quality, interoperability, compatibility, and performance.
• Communicate testing plans, execution status, risks, and findings clearly through written reports and verbal updates to stakeholders.
• Drive defect lifecycle management, including defect identification, tracking, reporting, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Perform data integrity validation and troubleshoot defects across multiple test and deployment environments.
• Support release readiness activities, including User Test Acceptance (UTA) coordination and production deployment support.
• Conduct customer demos or feedback sessions to understand user pain points, gather insights, and validate that solutions meet customer expectations.
• Identify gaps in testing processes and tools, and recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the Project Lead in identifying quality risks and contributing to mitigation strategies.

Automation & Technical Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web and API-based applications.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Java with Selenium and Rest-Assured; familiarity with tools such as Playwright is a plus.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster feedback cycles.
• Good-to-have experience in performance testing using tools such as JMeter.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and defect management practices.
• Proven expertise in test automation frameworks and tools for UI and API testing.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while following established processes and quality standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and positive team engagement.
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a positive attitude.

Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-6 years of professional experience into testing, preferably within the software industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing projects from inception to completion. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Location - Remote, Bengaluru, India.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.