Sr Quality Test Engineer I

Elsevier; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier seeks a QA Test Engineer to develop and execute automated and performance tests, ensuring high-quality software and data products.

The role requires 4+ years in QA with a strong understanding of QA methodologies, API testing with Postman, and experience with automated testing frameworks. You will collaborate across product, engineering, and operations teams to maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years QA Test Engineering experience with a BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong QA methodologies and high attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber BDD; familiarity with Karate is a plus.
• Strong API testing knowledge using Postman and experience with GitHub pipelines.
• Proven ability to develop and execute automated and performance testing.
• Understanding of SDLC and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong project management skills and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated and performance testing to deliver high-quality software on time.
• Collaborate with product, project, engineering, and QA teams to plan, coordinate testing activities.
• Ensure testing aligns with requirements and quality standards; implement quality control for deliverables.
• Report results and issues; research root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance testing via tools and automation improvements.
• Investigate performance issues with architects, developers, and infra teams.
• Contribute to continuous QA process improvements and documentation.

Skills

QA testing

Automation testing

Selenium

API testing

Postman

GitHub pipelines

Karate (BDD)

SDLC knowledge

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering/CS

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Karate

Postman

GitHub pipelines

Job description

Job Summary

This is a position in Quality Assurance responsible for developing and executing performance and automation tests. This position plans and executes effective and efficient performance and automation testing to accomplish on-time and efficient delivery of high-quality software products and/or data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated and performance testing to deliver high-quality software products and services on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, QA staff, technical leads, and subject matter experts to plan, coordinate, and execute testing activities.
• Ensure testing aligns with agreed requirements and quality standards, conducting project reviews and implementing quality control procedures for deliverables.
• Report testing results and issues, research and document root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Identify opportunities to enhance testing capabilities by researching tools, applying automation solutions, and implementing cost-effective improvements.
• Investigate and resolve performance issues in partnership with architects, developers, and infrastructure teams while maintaining awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing methodologies for test planning, execution, defect tracking, metrics reporting, and overall QA processes.
• Maintain documentation and record retention frameworks to support audits, adapt to changing priorities, improve overall team capability and efficiency, and perform additional assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of QA Test Engineering experience with a BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and solid QA testing skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber BDD; familiarity with the Karate Test Automation Framework is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of API testing using Postman and experience with GitHub pipelines.
• Proven ability to develop and execute automated and performance testing.
• Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and process improvement practices, including continuous improvement implementation.
• Strong project management skills with a basic understanding of working within budgets and awareness of industry trends.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong research abilities (tools and root cause analysis), and effective oral and written communication skills.

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