QA Engineer – Automation

Codezyng; Udupi district; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Codezyng is seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong automation testing expertise to ensure the quality of software products. You will design and execute both manual and automated test cases while collaborating with developers, product managers, and stakeholders.

You will design automation scripts for web/API, perform various testing types, and contribute to shift-left testing within an Agile environment. A hybrid work model is expected, with collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of software testing experience with automation exposure.
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks.
• Programming/scripting in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• API testing with Postman, Rest Assured, or similar.
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
• Experience in CI/CD integration with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; shift-left mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts for web and API apps.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Collaborate with developers to create test plans and cases.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using issue trackers.
• Execute automated tests and analyze results for quality.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and planning.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide testing progress updates and quality metrics.
• Continuously improve testing frameworks and QA processes.
• Contribute to shift-left testing early in development.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Java

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Postman

Rest Assured

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced QA Engineer with strong automation testing expertise to join our growing technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by designing and executing both manual and automated test cases. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts for web and/or API based applications.


• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.


• Collaborate with development teams to understand product requirements and create comprehensive test plans and test cases.


• Identify, document, and track bugs and defects using issue tracking tools.


• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to ensure product quality.


• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.


• Ensure proper test coverage and test documentation for all features.


• Work with CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated tests into the build and deployment process.


• Provide timely updates on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics.


• Continuously improve testing frameworks and QA processes.


• Contribute to shift-left testing by collaborating early in the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in Software Testing with strong exposure to Automation Testing.


• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks.


• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.


• Experience in API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or similar.


• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.


• Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA,TestRail, etc.).


• Experience in CI/CD integration with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI is a plus.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate quality risks clearly.


• Willingness to work in a hybrid model with shift timings from 4:00PM to 1:00AM

Preferred Skills

• Experience in performance testing tools such as JMeter, Locust.


• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).


• Experience testing microservices-based architectures.


• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., Copilot, Testim, Mabl, or similar).

Education

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