QA Automation

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with 4–5 years of experience in software testing and test automation. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated test solutions for web, desktop, and API applications. The candidate should be proficient in automation frameworks, software testing methodologies, API testing, CI/CD integration, defect management, and database validation. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, DevOps engineers, and product owners to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end testing. Build scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks following industry best practices. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and define comprehensive test strategies. Perform manual testing wherever automation is not feasible or practical. Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using defect management tools. Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing. Analyze test execution results, investigate failures, and prepare detailed test reports. Perform API testing and validation using Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI. Validate application data using SQL queries against Microsoft SQL Server databases. Ensure adequate automation coverage for new features, enhancements, and regression testing. Conduct peer reviews of automation scripts to ensure code quality, maintainability, and coding standards. Perform defect investigation and root cause analysis in collaboration with development teams. Continuously improve automation frameworks, test scripts, and testing processes to enhance efficiency and reliability. Work closely with DevOps teams to support continuous integration and continuous testing initiatives. Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices across the team. Key Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 4–5 years of experience in software testing with strong expertise in test automation. Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright. Good understanding of automation framework design and development. Experience with REST API testing, Postman, and Swagger/OpenAPI. Experience with Git and version control practices. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD tools. Knowledge of XUnit or equivalent testing frameworks. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and backend database validation is preferred. Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript is preferred. Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC. Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. Experience with functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end testing. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail, ownership, accountability, and commitment to software quality. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proactive approach with a continuous learning mindset and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and testing methodologies. Apply by sending your CV to careers@cliqhr.co.in