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Senior Quality Engineer Automation (API, Performance & Functional Testing)

Job Description - Senior Quality Engineer Automation (API, Performance & Functional Testing)

We are
seeking an experienced Quality Engineer – Automation with strong
expertise in Performance Testing, API Testing, Functional Testing, and Test
Automation
. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing,
developing, and executing automated and performance testing solutions across
cloud-native applications while ensuring high-quality software delivery within
Agile environments.

The ideal
candidate must have hands-on experience with JavaScript, Kotlin, Selenium,
JMeter, API testing frameworks
, and cloud-based applications. The role
requires leadership capabilities, including managing Software Testing Life
Cycle (STLC)
processes, mentoring test teams, and driving quality
engineering best practices throughout the SDLC.



Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Quality Engineering

  • Design, develop, and
    maintain automated test frameworks for web, API, and cloud-based
    applications.

  • Develop and execute
    automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test Design
    and execute API testing strategies for RESTful and microservices-based
    applications.

  • Develop automated API test
    scripts using industry-standard API testing frameworks.

  • Validate API functionality,
    security, integration, and performance requirements.

  • Design and execute
    performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests.

  • Utilize JMeter and
    other performance testing tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize
    application performance.

  • Analyze performance metrics
    and provide recommendations for system improvements.

  • Produce detailed performance
    test reports and recommendations.

  • Lead and manage testing
    teams throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications / Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

Certifications (Beneficial)
  • ISTQB certifications
  • Certified Test Automation Engineer certifications
  • AWS Certifications
  • Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

  • Technical Skills

    • Strong experience in Test
      Automation Engineering
      .

    • Proficiency in JavaScript and Kotlin.
    • Extensive experience with Selenium
      Automation Frameworks
      .

    • Strong hands-on experience
      with JMeter for performance testing.

    • Experience using multiple API
      testing frameworks and tools
      .

    • Experience with RESTful APIs
      and microservices testing.

    • Experience testing
      cloud-based applications and environments.

    • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
      and DevOps testing practices.

    • Strong understanding of
      software quality engineering principles.

    Methodologies

    • Strong understanding of Software
      Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
      .

    • Experience leading STLC
      teams and testing processes
      .

    • Experience working within Agile
      SDLC
      environments.

    • Familiarity with Scrum and
      DevOps methodologies.



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