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.
Responsibilities:
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