Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and related frameworks.

• Conduct API testing and performance testing using JMeter.

• Perform manual testing when automation is not suitable, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

• Write and execute complex SQL queries (Oracle & MSSQL) for data validation and backend testing.

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to identify, document, and resolve defects.

• Provide clear communication on blockers, level of effort, and testing progress.

• Conduct regression testing to confirm defect remediation.

• Generate and present test coverage reports as needed.

• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.

• Demonstrate knowledge of SDLC, Java programming, and modern web browsers during hands-on evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Currently employed in a Quality Assurance role.

• 5–7 years of prior, continual experience in Quality Assurance roles.

• Strong, approaching expert-level, proficiency in:

• • Selenium (UI automation)

  • JMeter (performance/load testing)

  • API Testing

  • SQL (Oracle & MSSQL)

  • Manual Testing

• Ability to determine when automation vs. manual testing is appropriate.

• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/SAFe methodologies, and testing best practices.

• Familiarity with Java for automation scripting.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Preferred Skills

• Experience with:

  • AppDynamics (application performance monitoring)

  • Maven ,  Apache

  • Linux administration (RHEL)

  • Docker container development and testing (containerization)

• Awareness of infrastructure dependencies and ability to design tests that reflect real-world usage scenarios.

• Ideal Candidate Profile

• Enjoys identifying problems and stress-testing systems under realistic conditions.

• Understands application dependencies on infrastructure and incorporates this into test design.

• Creates tests that are easily deployable, maintainable, and executable by team members.

• Comfortable working as an individual contributor with ≥80% of their time spent on test case development, execution, and defect documentation."