Principal QA Engineer

NorthBay Solutions LLC; Lahore, Karachi Division, Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior / Principal QA Engineer to lead automation efforts. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in software quality assurance, particularly in automation testing and Azure environments.

This role involves designing robust test frameworks, optimizing automation pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong programming skills and hands-on experience with tools like Selenium are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model in Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Hands-on with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Appium.
• Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Lead QA strategy and execution across multiple projects.
• Implement automation pipelines integrated with CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Automation Testing

Selenium

Java

CI/CD Pipelines

Azure

Agile/Scrum

Tools

JIRA

Postman

Docker

Job description

Senior / Principal QA Engineer – Automation | GenAI | Azure

Location: Lahore / Karachi / Islamabad (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior / Principal QA Engineer with 6–10 years of experience in software quality assurance, specializing in test automation, cloud-based testing (Azure), and exposure to GenAI-driven testing solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing robust QA strategies, implementing automation frameworks, and ensuring high-quality product delivery in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and APIs
• Lead end-to-end QA strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects
• Implement and optimize automation pipelines integrated with CI/CD workflows
• Leverage GenAI tools to enhance test case generation, test data management, and defect prediction
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Work closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure quality at every stage
• Drive cloud-based testing strategies using Azure services
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and ensure timely resolution
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best QA practices and standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with strong focus on Automation Testing
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium
• Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (test environments, pipelines, cloud deployments)
• Exposure to GenAI tools/solutions for QA (test generation, automation optimization, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Azure Test Plans)
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, k6)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)
• Experience in security testing is a plus
• Certifications in Azure, QA, or Automation Testing are an added advantage