Senior QA Engineer

sequoiaat; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

sequoiaat in Chennai is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for API and front-end testing across Agile projects. You will lead framework improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software lifecycle.

You will mentor juniors, drive CI/CD integration, and ensure data integrity with SQL queries, while translating requirements into robust test scenarios.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation testing.
• Strong JavaScript skills for test automation and framework development.
• Experience with API testing and front-end testing frameworks in Agile/DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API and front-end testing.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to translate requirements into test cases and automation scenarios.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of test automation frameworks and strategies aligned with Agile cycles.
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback on test scripts to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable early defect detection and faster release cycles.
• Identify, log, and track defects and work with development teams to expedite resolution.
• Validate application data by executing and analyzing SQL queries for backend integrity.
• Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices and tools.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills

JavaScript

API testing

Selenium WebDriver

Cypress

CI/CD

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Postman

REST Assured

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API and front-end testing using JavaScript and related automation tools.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases and automation scenarios.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of test automation frameworks and strategies that align with Agile development cycles.
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback on test scripts and automation solutions to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable early defect detection and faster release cycles.
• Identify, log, and track defects found during testing and work with development teams to expedite resolution.
• Validate application data by executing and analyzing database queries to ensure backend data integrity and correctness.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers on automation best practices and tools, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to stakeholders, highlighting risks and quality metrics.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation and propose process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on automation testing.
• Proficient in JavaScript for test automation, with hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Solid experience in API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
  Good understanding of front-end testing frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or equivalent.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments with CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Strong programming and scripting skills, with ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL (or similar), with the ability to write SQL queries for backend data validation, test data setup, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) roles or mindset.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure related to test environments.
• Knowledge of performance and load testing tools.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).