Senior QA Functional & Automation Engineer

1090 Kyndryl Peru S.A.C; Lima Metropolitana; Híbrido; PEN 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kyndryl Peru S.A.C is seeking a QA Software Engineer to lead automated testing across legacy and cloud platforms. You will design test strategies, implement frameworks, and drive CI/CD integration while ensuring data integrity in migrations and performance testing across hybrid environments.

You will mentor junior QA engineers, collaborate with DevOps and Architects, and build scalable test solutions for APIs, microservices, and front-end applications in a fast-paced, client-focused setting.

Formación

• 5+ years in automation testing across cloud and legacy systems.
• Experience with API testing, UI testing, and data validation.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD and agile methodologies.
• Experience with mainframe data testing is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define and lead QA strategy for modernization initiatives.
• Design test specifications, cases, and plans from design docs.
• Develop automated test suites for regression, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Data Architects, and Analysts to align testing with milestones.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and ensure testability in system design.

Conocimientos

Java

Python

SQL

Test automation

BDD (Cucumber)

Mainframe testing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Herramientas

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

RestAssured / Postman

Appium

Jira / Azure DevOps

Docker / Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission‑critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI‑powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well‑being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Kyndryl is on the lookout for a Quality Assurance Software Engineer who is passionate about delivering top‑net cloud‑based managed services to our clients. As a QA Software Engineer at Kyndryl, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that our software products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. Your role will involve using your expertise to define test strategies, test specifications, test cases, and test plans based on design documentation, functional specifications, and high‑level design documents. You will work closely with other engineering squads/tribes to develop new features and products, and ensure that the implemented components are feature, integration, and system tested before being released to our customers. You will also be responsible for automating test cases to build test suits for regression, scalability, and performance testing. You will analyze, track, and verify defects during the software development lifecycle, and contribute to designing, developing, implementing, executing, and troubleshooting automated test tools, test frameworks, and test scripts for application and API testing. As a QA Software Engineer at Kyndryl, you will be the go‑to person for developing, executing, and maintaining automation tests for acceptance, functional, and regression test cases for the identified areas/modules/technology. You will also be responsible for accurately documenting and communicating issues to developers to facilitate elimination of problems and to create efficient fixes.

If you are a fast learner who thrives on challenges, likes to learn new solutions, and can step into the shoes of the end user to see the product from a consumer’s point of view – then we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and Lead the QA Strategy: Design the comprehensive testing approach for modernization initiatives, including functional, integration, regression, and automated testing.
• Hybrid Environment Validation: Design and execute test cases that span legacy systems (DB2, VSAM) and modern cloud‑native platforms, ensuring parity in business logic.
• Automation Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for APIs, microservices, and front‑end applications.
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation Testing: Lead the validation of complex data migration processes, ensuring data consistency and accuracy between source (Mainframe) and target (Cloud) systems.
• Performance & Scalability Guardrail: Collaborate in identifying performance bottlenecks during the functional validation phase in distributed environments.
• Test Data Management (TDM): Define strategies for the creation, obfuscation, and management of test data across heterogeneous platforms.
• Shift‑Left Implementation: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure early detection of defects and continuous quality delivery.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to junior QA engineers and collaborate with architects and developers to ensure “testability” is built into the system design.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, Data Architects, and Business Analysts to align testing outcomes with program milestones and business requirements.

Key Expectations

• Holistic Quality Vision: Deliver a testing strategy that accounts for the complexity of hybrid ecosystems without slowing down the release cycle.
• Automation‑First Mindset: Reduce manual effort by identifying high‑impact automation candidates early in the project lifecycle.
• Technical Versatility: Operate effectively across multiple domains, from green‑screen mainframe terminals to modern cloud dashboards and APIs.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify architectural risks that could impact system reliability or data integrity during the migration process.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 5+ years of experience in:
• 1. Automation Engineering & Tools Core Languages: Advanced proficiency in Java (preferred), Python for test automation. Frameworks: Deep experience with Selenium Webdriver, Playwright, or Cypress., Karate API Testing: Strong expertise in automating REST/SOAP services using RestAssured, Postman, or Karate. Mobile Testing: (Optional but preferred) Experience with Appium for mobile application validation.
• 2. Modern Architecture & Cloud Microservices: Deep understanding of testing distributed architectures and event‑driven systems. Cloud Platforms: Hands‑on experience testing applications hosted on Azure (or AWS/GCP). Containers: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for managing test environments. CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating test suites into tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• 3. Legacy & Database Testing Mainframe Literacy: Ability to navigate and validate data in DB2 (Mainframe) and VSAM files. Query Proficiency: Advanced SQL skills for complex data validation, reconciliation, and backend testing (PostgreSQL, DB2, SingleStore). Batch Processing: Experience validating COBOL‑based batch jobs and their transition to modern scheduled tasks.
• 4. QA Methodology & Strategy Modernization Testing: Proven experience in Parallel Running and Shadow Testing strategies during legacy‑to‑cloud migrations. Testing Types: Mastery of BDD (Behavior Driven Development) using Cucumber/Gherkin. Defect Management: Expert use of Jira, Azure Test Plans, or ALM for lifecycle tracking and reporting.

Being You

We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid‑friendly culture that supports your well‑being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in‑demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting‑edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands‑on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that.

We are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live.