associate specialist, it development, quality assurance

Randstad Staffing; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Staffing in India is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Test Engineer (Manual and Automation) to uphold software quality across development stages with robust automated testing.

Requires 4+ years in QA, automation + manual testing, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright or Cypress, Windows/Web UI testing; API/mobile testing a plus; Page Object Model knowledge; payroll domain experience; strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in Quality Assurance.
• Experience in automation and manual testing.
• Selenium WebDriver mandatory; Playwright or Cypress preferred.
• Web UI testing on Windows; API and mobile testing a plus.
• Knowledge of Page Object Model.
• Payroll systems domain experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for regression and end-to-end testing.
• Develop detailed test plans, cases, and scripts for complex software systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot defects; collaborate with developers for resolution.
• Configure and maintain test environments and automation frameworks.
• Document test plans and low-level test cases.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies to define acceptance criteria.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ownership

Communication skills

Agile

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

API testing

Job description

Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of people find rewarding jobs in the ever-changing world of work.

We understand the importance of a job in peoples lifes and we want to help them find work that feels good. And we’ll help them continue to grow as their needs and ambitions change.

At Randstad, our value comes from our people and that is why we put them first. We are proud of our learning culture and career architecture framework that encourages ours team to develop both personally and professionally.

We believe that talent grows when presented with opportunity and this is why we encourage our people to think beyond their role. We have created a culture that enables talent to flourish, encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering team spirit, and continually building mutual trust.

Job Description

Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Test Engineer(Manual and Automation). You will be instrumental in upholding software quality across all stages of development, focusing on robust automated testing solutions. This role requires a proactive, adaptable team player who can successfully drive automation best practices and technical implementation.

Key Responsibilities and Main AccountabilitiesAutomation Strategy & Execution: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated test scripts for various processes, including regression, end-to-end, smoke, sanity, and complex calculations/payroll testing.

Testing Coverage: Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex software systems.

Quality & Defect Management: Continuously monitor automated test suites, analyze test results, and troubleshoot defects in real-time. Collaborate with development teams for swift resolution.

Framework Management: Configure and maintain test environments and automation frameworks, and collaborate with technical leads to evaluate and implement new test automation tools.

Process Improvement: Create high-quality documentation, including detailed test plans and low-level test cases.

Collaboration: Actively engage in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure comprehensive testing coverage.

Required Experience & Technical ProficiencyExperience Level: Minimum of 4+ years of total experience in Quality Assurance.

Testing Skills: Mandatory experience in both automation and manual testing.

Automation Tools: Expertise with Selenium WebDriver is mandatory, along with proficiency in other open-source automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, or Cypress).

Testing Focus: Primary expertise is required in Windows and Web UI testing. Experience in API and mobile application testing is an added advantage.

Best Practices: Solid understanding of test automation best practices, such as Page Object Models.

Domain Expertise & Soft SkillsDomain Knowledge: Required experience with complex systems, particularly Payroll systems.

Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong sense of ownership, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Work Location & TimingShift Timings: This role requires working during India timing.

skills

• Data Management
• Software Testing Automation Framework
• Software Version Control
• Computer Programming
• Web Application Development
• Debugging
• Data Analysis