Senior software quality assurance engineer

Responsibilites:
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Test NG, or Cypress
- Conduct end-to-end API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or Swagger
- Perform performance/load testing using tools such as JMeter or equivalent
- Ensure integration of test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, etc.)
- Own and manage the defect lifecycle using tools like JIRA or Azure Dev Ops
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and align expectations
- Mentor and coach junior QA engineers, ensuring adherence to QA best practices and standards
- Maintain clear documentation of test plans, cases, results, and QA metrics
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in QA, Automation/Manual.
- Strong knowledge of manual testing, functional, UI, and regression testing.
- Proficiency in test automation with frameworks like Selenium, Test NG, or Cypress.
- Experience in REST API testing using Postman, Swagger, or scripting with Rest Assured
- Hands-on experience with JMeter or equivalent performance testing tools
- Familiar with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions)
- Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments
- Excellent communication, reporting, and team collaboration skills
Preferred/ Optional Skills:
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Experience with test case management tools like Test Rail or Zephyr
- Exposure to security testing or accessibility compliance