Quality Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Design, create, and sustain scalable, reusable automation frameworks utilizing Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.

• Develop, execute, and uphold automated tests for UI, API, backend, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end testing.

• Promote quality at every phase of the software development lifecycle from conception to delivery.

• Collaborate with Developers, Product Managers, and Business Analysts to identify potential risks early and establish mitigation strategies.

• Engage in requirements analysis, test strategy formulation, test planning, risk assessment, test estimation, and release validation.

• Validate REST APIs, backend services, databases, and microservices through both automated and manual testing methods.

• Conduct performance and load testing using JMeter or BlazeMeter, analyze bottlenecks, and suggest improvements.

• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions, ensuring quality gates, automated reporting, and continuous feedback.

• Execute backend validation using SQL, database queries, log analysis, and data verification.

• Manage test environments and test data to ensure reliable and repeatable test execution.

• Carry out defect analysis, root cause analysis, and assist in production issue investigations.

• Utilize AI-powered engineering tools like Claude to expedite test design, automation development, defect analysis, and framework maintenance.

• Consistently enhance automation coverage, framework stability, execution efficiency, and engineering best practices.

• Encourage shared quality ownership within the team.

• Mentor junior Quality Engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, with a robust focus on test automation.

• Strong practical experience with Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript.

• Proven experience in designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks.

• Extensive experience in API automation, including REST APIs, Postman, and API testing frameworks.

• Background in backend testing, including SQL, databases, log validation, and microservices.

• Practical experience with performance testing using JMeter or BlazeMeter.

• Experience in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions.

• Familiarity with git-based collaborative development processes.

• Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and contemporary Quality Engineering practices.

• Strong grasp of functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end testing.

• Experience with test strategy, risk-based testing, test planning, and quality metrics.

• Proficiency in defect management, root cause analysis, and quality validation for releases.

• Knowledge of test data management, environment management, and quality governance.

• Exceptional analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with AI-assisted testing tools; Claude Code preferred.

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.

• Exposure to AWS cloud platforms is preferred.

• Experience with testing microservices-based and distributed architectures is preferred.

• Familiarity with contract testing or service virtualization tools such as Specmatic, Pact, or WireMock is preferred.

• Knowledge of Accessibility (WCAG) and Security Testing is preferred.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools is preferred.

• Experience in working with enterprise SaaS or publishing/content management platforms is preferred.

• ISTQB Certification is a plus.

• Playwright Certification is a plus.

• AWS Fundamentals Certification is a plus.

• Performance Testing Certification is a plus.

• Right to work and reside in India.

• Must be located within a commutable distance from the Bengaluru office.

• Capability to work in person at least 3 days per week.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.

• Capacity to mentor and coach fellow team members.

🏝️ Benefits

• A competitive salary plus bonus.

• 24 days of annual leave.

• 4 volunteering days each year.

• A day off for your birthday.

• Pension contributions.

• Medical insurance for yourself and dependents.

• Life cover and personal accident cover for yourself.

• Seasonal social and charitable events.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Tools and equipment for remote working.

• Flexible working arrangements and support for working from home.

• Support for work-life balance and wellbeing.