Job Overview

A Software Engineer in QA Automation is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated tests to ensure the quality and performance of software applications. This role involves collaborating with development teams to understand application functionality and creating automated test scripts that validate system behavior, enhance product quality, and improve testing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools.

• Maintain and update existing automation scripts to accommodate new features and changes in the application.

• Collaborate with QA leads to define test automation strategy and scope.

• Identify areas of the application that can benefit from automation.

• Execute automated test cases and analyze results.

• Perform manual testing when necessary to ensure comprehensive coverage.

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and clarify functionality.

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance code quality.

• Verify bug fixes and ensure they meet quality standards before release.

• Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the QA workflow.

Qualification

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field.

Experience

• +2 years of experience in software testing or QA automation.

• Experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).

Skills

• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Understanding of software testing methodologies, life cycle, and best practices.

• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This role is essential in ensuring that software applications meet high-quality standards before reaching end users, contributing to overall user satisfaction and product success.