Senior QA Automation Engineer

Zeta Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeta Global in Bengaluru is seeking a senior QA engineer specializing in test automation to enhance frontend and backend testing processes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with UI Automation tools, particularly Selenium, and extensive knowledge of Python.

This role involves developing and implementing automation frameworks while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with UI Automation tools such as Selenium.
• 5+ years of experience with Python and/or J2EE technology.
• Experience with automating test validation via API or databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated tests covering both frontend/UI and backend/API tests.
• Continuously improve the test automation strategy.
• Mentor and guide other QA engineers on best practices.

Skills

UI Automation with Selenium

Python Programming

API Automation

Robot Framework

Agile Testing Methodologies

Git Workflows

Experience with Atlassian tools

SQL/NoSQL Databases

Kafka

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Selenium

Snowflake

HIVE

AWS Athena

Robot Framework

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience:
• 8+ years of experience with UI Automation tools such as Selenium, and API automation works.
• 5+ years of experience working with Python and/or J2EE technology or equivalent OO paradigm.
• Experience with automating test validation either via API or through databases using Snowflake, HIVE, or AWS Athena is highly desirable.
• Web application testing experience required both in frontend and backend validations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Knowledge and experience with Robot Framework and its libraries using Python.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Knowledgeable in Git workflows like branching, merging, and conflict resolution.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile testing methodologies.
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Kafka, Elasticsearch, and SQL/NoSQL databases such as Aerospike, Thrift, CI, and AWS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of other test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or Cucumber is a plus.
• Experience working with container-based solutions is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills and take on new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Testing and Automation:
• Perform automated tests covering both frontend/UI and backend/API tests, analyze results, and report defects.
• Continuously improve the test automation strategy to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
• Proactively involve in the development of automation frameworks to satisfy business requirements as well as improve the performance and usability of the framework.
• Automate tests to ensure functional requirements and performance KPIs are met.
• Ensure high product quality through rigorous functional and API level tests.
• Collaboration and Mentorship:
• Understand business requirements independently and cooperatively.
• Mentor and guide other QA engineers on best practices in test automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Development and Documentation:
• Architect, design, and implement a reliable and scalable automation framework for a real-world machine learning platform.
• Develop comprehensive test plans covering business use cases and test cases.
• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.

Zeta Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.