Senior Engineer QA- Automation

NeST Digital; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NeST Digital is seeking a seasoned QA Automation Engineer in India (Kerala) to lead software testing efforts. The role requires hands-on automation using Selenium WebDriver with Java or .NET and strong API testing with Postman, along with SQL validation and extensive work in Azure DevOps.

The ideal candidate will thrive in an Agile/Scrum environment, possess excellent analytical skills, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Software Testing.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for Test Management, Work Item Management, and Defect Tracking.
• Mandatory experience in Automation Testing using Selenium WebDriver with Java or .NET.
• Experience with Playwright automation is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in API testing using Postman.
• Strong SQL skills for database validation and backend testing.
• Good understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and defect management processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

API Testing

Azure DevOps

SQL

Postman

Agile/Scrum

Java or .NET

Git / Azure Repos

JMeter

STLC/SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Tools

Azure DevOps

Postman

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Software Testing.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for Test Management, Work Item Management, and Defect Tracking.
• Mandatory experience in Automation Testing using Selenium WebDriver with Java or .NET.
• Experience with Playwright automation is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in API testing using Postman.
• Strong SQL skills for database validation and backend testing.
• Good understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and defect management processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Software Testing.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for Test Management, Work Item Management, and Defect Tracking.
• Mandatory experience in Automation Testing using Selenium WebDriver with Java or .NET.
• Experience with Playwright automation is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in API testing using Postman.
• Strong SQL skills for database validation and backend testing.
• Good understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and defect management processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Primary Technical Skills

• Manual Testing
• Automation Testing
• Selenium WebDriver
• Selenium with Java or .NET
• Playwright
• Test Automation Framework Development
• API Testing (Postman)
• REST API Automation
• SQL
• Azure DevOps
• Git / Azure Repos
• Agile / Scrum
• JMeter (Performance Testing)

Good to Have

• Experience in the Banking or Financial Services domain.
• Knowledge of Core Banking Systems and Banking Operations.
• Familiarity with Payment Systems such as UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, SWIFT, and ISO 20022.
• Understanding of Banking Regulatory Compliance and Financial Transaction Processing.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Experience in API Automation using Rest Assured or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of Performance Testing using JMeter.
• Experience with Service Virtualization or Mock APIs.
• Exposure to Security Testing concepts.
• Experience working with cloud-based applications (Azure preferred).
• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification.
• Experience in Test Data Management and Test Environment Management.

Preferred Competencies

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail with a strong quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Continuous learning attitude with a passion for quality engineering.