Senior QA Engineer

Sequoia Applied Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Chennai is seeking an experienced QA Engineer with over 8 years of experience in software quality assurance focused on automation testing. The role involves designing and maintaining test scripts using JavaScript and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong programming skills. Strong collaborative abilities and problem-solving skills are essential, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

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.
• Strong programming and scripting skills, with ability to write clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API and front-end testing using JavaScript.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements for effective test cases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable early defect detection.

Skills

JavaScript

API testing

Selenium WebDriver

Postman

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

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).