Staff Engineer - Test Automation

About the job

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Engineer with experience in validating and ensuring the quality of end-to-end applications, including web portals and APIs.

Job Description

In your new role you will:

• Clear understanding of requirements from various stakeholders for implementation.
• Design, implement and own modules to meet the quality, timeline and process requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for end-to-end testing of frontend and backend components.
• Identify potential security vulnerabilities in the application in collaboration with the development team.
• Follow Agile/Kanban methodology for the development.
• Evaluate and recommend latest tools for product improvement.
• Set up Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins.

Your Profile

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• 6-8 years of experience in end-to-end testing, focusing on both manual and automated test strategies.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in API testing and/or UI testing.
• Testing Expertise:
  • Strong skills in manual and automation testing, including test case design and execution.
  • Hands-on experience with API testing tools like Postman and REST Assured.
• Backend Testing:
  • Proficiency in testing RESTful APIs and validating backend business logic.
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL databases for backend data validation and testing.
• Frontend Testing:
  • Proficiency in Selenium automation framework.
  • Solid understanding of UI testing for web applications, including cross-browser and responsive design testing.
• Test Automation and CI/CD:
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
  • Basic understanding of AWS cloud platform for testing in cloud environments.

Nice to have -

• Performance and Security:
  • Good understanding of performance testing principles and JMeter tool.
  • Knowledge of security testing basics, including common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, etc.
  • Awareness of DevSecOps practices and security testing basics.
• Payment domain knowledge.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification.