QA Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking engineers with over 1+ years of experience in automation testing tools such as Selenium or Playwright. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating and implementing automation frameworks, as well as a deep understanding of API and database testing. Familiarity with programming scripts in Typescript/ Javascript on the Playwright Framework (preferred). As a QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the

quality of our software products by developing and executing automated tests, identifying and reporting defects, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products.

Job Responsibilities:

● Meeting with the software design team to discuss verification protocols.

● Identifying software application weaknesses and target areas.

● Sketching out ideas for automated software test procedures.

● Reviewing software bug reports and highlighting problem areas.

● Writing automation scripts and implementing software applications.

● Designing and installing software databases.

● Troubleshooting automation software and finalizing system procedures.

● Identifying quality issues and creating test reports.

● Collaborating with the design team to solve application faults.

● Exposure to Agile Scrum practices

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a

similar field.

● Previous experience working as a QA automation engineer.

● Advanced programming skills including automation systems and

databases.

● Familiarity with programming scripts in Typescript/Javascript on

Playwright Framework (preferred).

● Excellent analytical skills.

● Detailed knowledge of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols.

● Good written and verbal communication skills.

● Good project management skills.

• Design and develop a framework, internal tools, and scripts for testing large-scale data systems, machine learning algorithms, and responsive User Interfaces.
• Create repeatability in testing through automation
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, architecture discussions.
• Performance testing and benchmarking of Bidgely product suites
• Driving the adoption of these best practices around coding, design, quality, performance in your team.
• Lead the team on all technical aspects and own the quality of your teams’ deliverables
• Understand requirements, design exhaustive test scenarios, execute manual and automated test cases, dig deeper into issues, identify root causes, and articulate defects clearly.
• Strive for excellence in quality by looking beyond obvious scenarios and stated requirements and by keeping end-user needs in mind.
• Debug automation, product, deployment, and production issues and work with stakeholders/team on quick resolution
• Deliver a high-quality robust product in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and product management to elicit & understand their requirements and develop potential solutions.
• Stay current with the latest technology, tools, and methodologies; share knowledge by clearly articulating results and ideas to key decision-makers.

•  BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in designing automation frameworks, tools
• Strong object-oriented design skills, knowledge of design patterns, and an uncanny ability to
  design intuitive module and class-level interfaces
• Deep understanding of design patterns, optimizations
• Experience leading multi-engineer projects and mentoring junior engineers
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms and their space and time complexities. Strong technical aptitude and a good knowledge of CS fundamentals
• Experience in non-functional testing and performance benchmarking
• Knowledge of Test-Driven Development &  implementing CD/CD
• Strong hands-on and practical working experience with at least one programming language: Java/Python/C++
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong experience in API automation using Jersey/Rest Assured.
• Fluency in automation tools, frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, Jmeter, JUnit, Jersey, etc...
• Exposure to distributed systems or web applications
• Good in RDBMS or any of the large data systems such as Hadoop, Cassandra, etc.
• Hands-on experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle &  Jenkins
• Experience in testing on various browsers and devices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Domain: Automation Testing – Selenium Job Purpose

 • Thought leadership - Consult with the client and setup/guides a team to strategize, design, implement and run automation solution supporting variety of applications

• Technical leadership - Identify, evaluate, recommend, and optimize current automated testing processes and tools

• Define and implement test automation strategy including roadmap, tools, framework, and approach across project teams

• Oversee technological delivery of the recommended automation solution roadmap across project teams

• setting up end to end QA processes across Requirement Analysis, Test Strategy/Design and Test reporting

• Participate in design and architectural reviews of proposed automation solutions across project teams

 • Designing & implementing enterprise-wide QA strategy for variety of clients including complex applications across multiple tech stacks (involving both functional and automation testing)

• Planning, estimating (should be aware of robust models and how to use them) and tracking team’s work

• Status reporting: Track and report upon testing activities, including testing results, test case coverage, required resources, defects discovered and their status etc.

• Mentors/guides the team on technical knowhow

• Adhere to company project standards and guidelines Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 7-11 years of managing team experience and at least 4+ years of in-depth experience in establishing test automation frameworks, evaluating tools, and implementing continuous testing strategy

• Hands on framework development for a Green Field Project

• Strong hands-on experience in Java/JavaScript programming languages; java collection frameworks • Strong experience on QA Automation tools such as Selenium/Cucumber/Appium/SOAPUI etc.

• Strong exposure on UI or API automation, hands on Webservices/Microservices automation

 • Experience in CI/CD tools, such as Gitlab(preferable) / Jenkins

• Experience in Cloud tech preferably AWS

• Experience on Cloud Platforms such as Sauce Labs, Perfecto

• Functional tools like Selenium (mandate), Web driver IO, NightWatchJS, etc

• Should have basic knowledge of JMeter or any other equivalent Performance testing tool

• Sound Knowledge of methodologies and approaches such as Agile, BDD, DevOps etc.

• Industry experience on Financial Services is preferred.

About US Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value Additional Information

• Gender Neutral Policy

• 18 paid holidays throughout the year for NCR/BLR (22 For Mumbai)

• Generous parental leave and new parent transition program

• Flexible work arrangements • Employee Assistance Programs to help you in wellness and well being

Job Summary

The Software Test

Engineer will work closely with members of research and development to assure that ERP products

developed meet defined high standards for quality.

The candidate will be involved throughout the development lifecycle with particular responsibility in the quality assurance

of software development

The candidate should be highly motivated, goal-oriented, have good communication skills and must have knowledge on

software testing and tools

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

 Analyze the requirement and create test cases.

 Execute test cases and log/verify software defects

 Follow test process and standards defined within QA

 Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance processes and methodology.

Qualification

 Master/ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology

 Software testing course – preferably ISTQB certified

Other Requirements:

Other Desired Experience and Skills:

CERTIFICATIONS (IF REQUIRED): ISTQB (ADDED ADVANTAGE)

 Appreciation for and a basic understanding of all quality disciplines and methodologies.

 Excellent work ethic and initiative. Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to deliver high-value products in a team

environment.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Knowledge of Microsoft Front & Back Office applications.

 Knowledge of relational database concepts and technologies.

• At least 6+ years of experience in Manual Testing
• At least 3+ years of experience in Automation Testing using Selenium / Cucumber / Karate Frameworks.
• Strong inclination towards delivering quality software.
• Should be a good team player. Should have experience working in Agile Scrum Teams.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in Agile Methodology.
• Good understanding of Data-Driven, Keyword Driven, and Hybrid Framework
• Experienced in writing SQL queries.
• Experienced in Test Life cycle and Bug Life cycle.

We are looking for a self-motivated independent thinker who can contribute to our Engineering Team. In this role you will take part in various projects, assessing software quality by designing and implementing software testing processes. You will take ownership of code quality through exploratory and automated tests. You will hunt bugs, identify issues, report them, and see that they’re dealt with. 

Core Responsibilities:

• You would have the opportunity to work with a number of leading edge technologies. 
• Write test cases to test code using automation frameworks, as well as create and continuously improve our test automation environment.
• Develop & maintain automated test scripts covering functional correctness using Object Oriented programming concepts, for both new features & Regression testing of existing functionality
• Understand software internals, debug code, automate repetitive tasks, and implement new tools and frameworks needed to streamline our QA process
• Work directly with both Software Development Engineers and Product Managers to understand features, review technical implementations, and implement testing strategy.
• Plan, create and manage the overall Quality Planning strategy, design documentation for automation processes 

Skills and Expertise: 

• Minimum 4 Years’ Experience
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of various automated tools that are used in the Automated testing procedures. Execute interactive test procedures. Proficient in writing Automation scripts.
• Sound knowledge of programming and/or scripting languages. Java and Java script
• Good knowledge of SQL queries. Practical knowledge of web-based technologies
• Proven experience with Web-application Automation testing, Mobile apps testing.
• Understanding of OO concepts & its application to Automation framework
• Willingness to proactively engage in continuous process improvement
• Ability to communicate clearly with different areas of the business.Clarity of written communication when describing and issue or QA failure
• Experience in working with an Agile Development Methodology like Scrum
• Keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence 

 Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering