Quality Assurance - Senior Associate

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with 4 to 12 years of experience in test automation using Selenium with Java. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and programming skills, with hands-on experience in database testing and Unix environments. Exposure to modern automation tools and cloud platforms is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, enterprise-grade automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright

Develop automated test suites covering:

Functional

Regression

API

End-to-End scenarios

Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing

Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and QA teams to understand requirements and translate them into automation solutions

Perform test planning, execution, and defect tracking activities

Work with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) for automation integration

Validate data integrity by performing database testing using SQL queries

Execute tests in Unix/Linux environments and support deployment validations

Analyze test results, identify issues, and provide detailed reports to stakeholders

Continuously improve automation frameworks and testing processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

4–12 years of experience in QA automation

Strong hands-on experience with:

Selenium and any other automation tool

Java programming

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Good understanding of:

Automation frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, BDD/Cucumber – preferred)

SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies

Strong SQL expertise (mandatory)

Solid foundation in:

OOP principles

Data structures & algorithms

Design patterns for automation frameworks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with database testing (SQL)

Working knowledge of Unix/Linux commands and environments

Experience with version control tools like Git

Familiarity with defect tracking tools (JIRA, ALM, etc.)

Good to Have Skills

Exposure to modern automation tools such as Playwright

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Knowledge of API testing tools (Rest Assured/Postman)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Understanding of containerization or microservices-based architectures

Domain knowledge in Finance / Banking (e.g., financial transactions, data validation, reconciliation, regulatory workflows)

Soft Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced Agile environment

Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Role Type

Individual contributor / Senior QA Automation Engineer (based on experience)

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