Lead I - Software Testing(Cypress)

UST; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UST requires an experienced Cypress Automation Test Engineer to join our QA team in Kerala. You will design, develop, and maintain robust automation using Cypress, with 6+ years of testing experience. You will perform frontend and backend testing, REST API validation, and SQL checks in an Agile setting.

Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA colleagues to ensure comprehensive test coverage and smooth CI/CD integration using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software testing/quality engineering.
• Strong hands-on Cypress automation experience.
• Proficient in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Frontend and backend manual testing experience.
• REST API testing with Cypress and/or Postman.
• SQL knowledge and data validation.
• Git/Bitbucket for version control.
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
• Strong debugging, analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Cypress automation scripts.
• Develop scalable automation frameworks and components.
• Perform frontend and backend functional testing.
• REST API testing using Cypress and/or Postman.
• Validate backend data via SQL queries.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Debug failures and coordinate with developers to fix issues.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage automation code in Git/Bitbucket.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage and efficiency.

Skills

Cypress automation

JavaScript/TypeScript

API testing

SQL queries

Git/Bitbucket

CI/CD pipelines

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Cypress

Postman

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Playwright

Job description

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Cypress Automation Test Engineer with 6+ years of overall testing experience and strong hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions using Cypress.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Cypress Automation Test Engineer with 6+ years of overall testing experience and strong hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions using Cypress.

The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, experience in frontend and backend testing, REST API validation, database testing, and CI/CD integration. The candidate should also possess strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and be comfortable working within an Agile/Scrum delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress.
• Develop scalable and reusable automation frameworks and test components.
• Perform frontend and backend functional testing, including manual testing when required.
• Perform REST API testing using Cypress and/or Postman.
• Validate backend data and application functionality using SQL queries.
• Analyze test execution results, identify defects, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Debug automation failures and work closely with development teams to resolve application and test-related issues.
• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage automation code and test assets using Git/Bitbucket.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, business analysts, and other QA team members to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Identify opportunities to improve test automation coverage, execution efficiency, and overall product quality.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in software testing / quality engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cypress automation testing.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Good experience in frontend and backend manual testing.
• Experience with REST API testing using Cypress and/or Postman.
• Good knowledge of SQL and experience performing database validations.
• Hands-on experience with Git and/or Bitbucket for version control.
• Experience integrating and executing automated tests through at least one CI/CD platform such as:
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Good to Have / Preferred Skills

• Experience with Playwright automation testing.
• Experience working on projects within the Retail domain.
• Experience developing or enhancing automation frameworks.
• Exposure to end-to-end testing involving UI, API, and database layers.

Skills

Cypress, Bitbucket, Git, Postman