Technical Lead, QA (Python Automation)

PierianDx India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PierianDx India Private Limited is seeking an outstanding QA Automation Engineer with over 8 years of experience. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks.

This role requires proficiency in Python, experience with databases like PostgreSQL, and expertise in testing cloud-based applications. Join us to drive quality and enhance our automation tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience in QA automation engineering.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.
• Experience with load testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks.
• Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities including functional and regression testing.
• Review and provide feedback on test plans and scripts.

Skills

QA automation

Python

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

API testing

Selenium

JMeter

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud testing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science

Tools

Postman

LoadRunner

Job description

Overview

Welcome to the era of Velsera! Seven Bridges, Pierian & UgenTec have combined to become Velsera. Velsera is the precision engine company. We empower researchers, scientists, and clinicians to drive precision R&D, expand access to, and more effectively leverage analytics at the point of care. We unify technology-enabled solutions and scientific expertise to enable a continuous flow of knowledge across the global healthcare ecosystem. This interweaves diverse biomedical communities, allowing them to build upon each other’s success and accelerate medical breakthroughs that positively impact human health.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Python-based test automation frameworks.
• Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Continuously enhance Python-based automation tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Accountable for product quality within one or more domains.
• Support the growth path of QA Engineers.
• Review and provide feedback on test plans, test cases, and scripts written by the team.
• Define and implement QA best practices, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

You collaborate with Technology & Product stakeholders to ensure that our products meet the quality needs of our customers. You design and implement processes to meet this quality bar with our team of QA Engineers (automation and manual) using industry-standard frameworks and tools. You provide direction in building tools, frameworks, and other infrastructure needed to support test automation. You provide guidance and coach the team of both manual and automated QA engineers. You stay up to date with new emerging trends in the testing landscape, proactively evaluating and improving our testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Outstanding QA automation engineer with 8+ years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.
• Strong experience with databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB for data validation and testing.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science.
• Strong understanding of software development and test automation principles, such as BDD & TDD.
• Experience in continuous integration and continuous delivery environments.
• Hands‑on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or custom scripts.
• Expertise in load testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Familiarity with automation tools like Selenium for web UI testing and knowledge of Docker for containerized testing.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and the integration of automated tests.
• Hands‑on experience testing cloud‑based applications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and cloud services such as AWS Lambda, S3, RDS, or Azure equivalents.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach other engineers.
• Experience developing software in a regulated environment is a plus.

Core Values

• People first: We create collaborative and supportive environments by operating with respect and flexibility to promote mental, emotional, and physical health.
• Patient focused: We act with swift determination without sacrificing our expectations of quality.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable and strive for transparent communication to build trust among ourselves and our customers.
• Curious: We ask questions and actively listen in order to learn and continuously improve.
• Impactful: We take our social responsibility with the seriousness it deserves and hold ourselves to a high standard while improving our sustainability.

Velsera is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Velsera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, colour, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry.