The Quality Assurance Engineer will analyze requirements, create test cases, and develop Java-based automated tests using BDD frameworks. Responsibilities include REST API testing with Postman, functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing, defect lifecycle management, Agile collaboration, test reporting, and CI/CD support. The role requires strong Java, Cucumber BDD, API validation, Unix/Linux, Git, debugging, and communication skills. Preferred experience includes Serenity BDD, Rest Assured, Maven, JUnit, SQL, and database validation.
Job Description – Quality Assurance Engineer (3–8 Years Experience)
Position: Quality Assurance Engineer
Experience: 3–8 Years
Location: Chennai & Pune
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in API testing, test automation frameworks, and behavior-driven development (BDD). You will work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
The role requires hands-on experience with Java-based automation frameworks, REST API testing, defect management, and Agile software development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze business and functional requirements and create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and BDD frameworks.
- Perform API testing and validation for REST-based services using Postman and automation tools.
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities.
- Identify, document, track, and verify software defects throughout the defect lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with developers and product owners to resolve issues and improve product quality.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, grooming, standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Contribute to test automation framework enhancements and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain test execution reports, defect metrics, and quality dashboards.
- Support CI/CD and source code management processes using Git.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Mandatory Skills
- 3–8 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
- Strong programming skills in Java.
- Hands-on experience with Cucumber BDD framework.
- Experience testing REST APIs using Postman.
- Good understanding of API request/response validation, JSON, and HTTP protocols.
- Working knowledge of Unix/Linux commands and environments.
- Experience with Git version control.
- Strong understanding of the Defect Management Lifecycle and defect tracking tools.
- Experience in Functional, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Serenity BDD framework.
- Experience with Rest Assured for API automation.
- Build and dependency management using Maven.
- Unit and automation testing using JUnit.
- Basic knowledge of SQL queries and database validation.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Passion for software quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to quickly understand complex business processes and translate them into effective test coverage.
- Experience mentoring junior team members is a plus for candidates with 6+ years of experience.
What Success Looks Like
- High-quality releases with minimal production defects.
- Comprehensive automated test coverage for APIs and critical workflows.
- Proactive identification of risks and quality issues early in the development cycle.
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive quality excellence.
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