QA Engineer

Staples India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Staples India Business Innovation Hub Private Limited is seeking a Quality Engineer with hands-on software testing, automation, and functional validation for modern eCommerce platforms. You will validate requirements, execute test scenarios, and contribute to overall product quality throughout the SDLC.

Join the eCommerce team to develop test cases, support automation, identify defects, and improve test coverage and release readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in software testing across functional, integration, or end-to-end UI testing in eCommerce/digital platforms.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Page Object Model (POM) or Cucumber.
• Experience with Playwright or Cypress preferred.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• API testing with Postman or similar tools.
• Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Jira and test-case management tools; basic database validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support functional testing during sprint execution and contribute to in-sprint automation under guidance.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress for web, API, and end-to-end validation.
• Create test cases, test scenarios, and test data for new functional requirements and system enhancements.
• Perform API testing and support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Use Jira, Zephyr, ALM, or TestRail to manage test execution, defects, and documentation.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, product partners, and SMEs in Agile/Scrum to clarify requirements.
• Communicate test progress, defects, risks, and blockers clearly within the team.
• Coordinate with offshore QA team members to support test execution and automation deliverables.

Skills

Software testing

Automation testing

Quality engineering

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

Rest Assured

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Jira

Zephyr

ALM

TestRail

Job description

Staples India Business Innovation Hub Private Limited | Permanent

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in software testing, test automation, and functional validation for modern eCommerce platforms. In this role, you will help ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications by supporting testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to validate requirements, execute test scenarios, and contribute to overall product quality.

As part of the eCommerce team, you will contribute to quality engineering practices by creating test cases, supporting automation efforts, identifying defects, and helping improve test coverage and release readiness. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and technical requirements into effective test scenarios and quality outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support functional testing activities during sprint execution and contribute to in-sprint automation under guidance from senior team members.
  
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress for web, API, and end-to-end validation.
  
• Create test cases, test scenarios, and test data for new functional requirements and system enhancements.
  
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman or Rest Assured and support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
  
• Use quality management and tracking tools such as Jira, Zephyr, ALM, or TestRail to manage test execution, defects, and test documentation.
  
• Collaborate with developers, QA team members, product partners, and business SMEs in Agile and Scrum environments to clarify requirements and validate expected outcomes.
  
• Communicate test progress, defects, risks, and blockers clearly within the team and elevate issues when needed.
  
• Coordinate with offshore QA team members as needed to support test execution and automation deliverables.
  
• Analyse application behaviour, identify potential quality issues, and contribute to effective testing approaches for assigned features.
  
• Apply software testing principles, methodologies, and quality engineering best practices to improve test effectiveness.
  
• Stay current with relevant testing tools and automation practices and share improvement ideas with the team.
  

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing and quality engineering, including functional testing, integration testing, or end-to-end UI validation within eCommerce or similar digital platforms.

Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience supporting automation testing, API validation, or CI/CD-integrated test execution using modern quality engineering tools and frameworks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing, including functional, integration, or end-to-end UI testing within eCommerce or similar digital platforms.
  
• Working knowledge of automation frameworks or design patterns such as Page Object Model (POM) or Cucumber.
  
• Familiarity with modern automation tools such as Playwright or Cypress is preferred.
  
• Experience supporting automated test execution in CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
  
• API testing experience using Postman or similar tools, with the ability to validate service integrations.
  
• Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies in cross-functional delivery environments.
  
• Experience using Jira, test case management tools, and basic database validation to support test execution, defect tracking, and quality reporting.
  
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, troubleshoot quality issues, and support effective test solutions.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in retail or eCommerce domains, with understanding of customer-facing application quality and transaction flows.
  
• Exposure to modern automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks for UI and end-to-end testing.
  
• Experience supporting validation of APIs, microservices, or integrations in distributed application environments.
  
• Basic awareness of secure application testing practices and quality validation for security-related requirements.
  
• Familiarity with log analysis or troubleshooting tools such as Splunk to support defect investigation.
  
• Experience working in CI/CD-driven environments and supporting quality checks within release pipelines.
  
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing or productivity tools, such as Playwright enhancements, Copilot, or similar solutions.
  
• Willingness to learn new tools, explore testing improvements, and contribute practical ideas that improve quality engineering outcomes.