Senior QA Engineer - (Contract)

Impelsys; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,004,000 - 1,451,000; Full time

Job summary

Impelsys in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Senior QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience to own quality end-to-end for multiple features within a 6-month contract. You will shape test strategy, build automation frameworks (Selenium/Cypress/Playwright), mentor juniors, and collaborate with engineering and product to prevent defects.

You will operate in a role that blends manual and automated testing, with opportunities to grow into a lead position and influence release readiness through thorough

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software testing with strong manual and automated skills.
• Hands-on API testing and automation (Postman, REST Assured, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (Jenkins, Git, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency in SQL and test management tools (Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, Xray).
• Solid programming knowledge in Java, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Exposure to cloud/dockers, BrowserStack or Sauce Labs for cross-device testing.

Responsibilities

• Own test strategy and planning for modules or product areas from requirements to release.
• Design, write, and review test cases, data, and scenarios for functional and non-functional needs.
• Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
• Drive automation coverage and reduce flaky tests; integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct API testing, including authentication, schemas and error handling.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and participate in sprint planning with risk feedback.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Postman

REST Assured

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Git

SQL

Jira

TestRail

Zephyr

Xray

BDD

Cucumber

SpecFlow

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

BrowserStack

Sauce Labs

Pact

ISTQB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certification

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Postman

REST Assured

Jira

TestRail

Zephyr

Xray

BrowserStack

Sauce Labs

Docker

Job description

Role : Senior QA Engineer

Contract : 6 months

Were looking for a QA Engineer with 4-7 years of experience who can own the quality of features end to end. Youll go beyond executing test cases: youll shape test strategy, build and maintain automation frameworks, mentor junior team members, and partner with engineering and product to prevent defects rather than just find them. This role suits someone who is strong in both manual and automation testing and is ready to step into a senior or lead position.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the test strategy and planning for assigned modules or product areas, from requirement analysis through release
• Design, write, and review test cases, scenarios, and test data for complex functional and non-functional requirements
• Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI and API testing
• Drive automation coverage by identifying high-value test candidates and reducing flaky tests
• Perform in-depth API testing and automation, including validation of authentication, schemas, and error handling
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and monitor results
• Conduct exploratory, regression, integration, and cross-browser/cross-device testing
• Perform basic performance and security checks, and collaborate with specialists where needed
• Triage defects, perform root cause analysis, and work with developers to resolve issues quickly
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and design reviews, giving early testability and risk feedback
• Mentor junior QA engineers and review their work
• Track and report quality metrics such as defect leakage, test coverage, and automation percentage
• Lead release readiness checks and sign-off for production deployments

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software testing, with strong exposure to both manual and automation
• Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum practices
• Proven experience building or significantly contributing to automation frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Hands-on API testing and automation (Postman, REST Assured, or similar)
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
• Solid SQL skills for data validation and backend verification
• Experience with Jira and test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, Xray)
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain risks and findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, Gatling)
• Knowledge of security testing and the OWASP Top 10
• Exposure to BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker, or containerized test environments
• Experience with mobile testing and device farms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and contract testing (Pact)
• Experience in test data management and environment setup
• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level certification
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field

What You’ll Bring

• Ownership mindset: you take responsibility for quality outcomes, not just tasks
• Ability to make risk-based decisions on what to test and what to automate
• Comfort leading small testing initiatives and guiding junior teammates
• A proactive approach to improving processes, tools, and team practices