Quality Assurance Engineer

We are seeking an experienced quality assurance engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our platform solutions and backend APIs through comprehensive manual and automated testing strategies. You will play a critical role in validating functionality, performance, and reliability across diverse technology stacks.

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test cases, test plans, and test strategies for platform solutions and backend APIs
• Perform comprehensive manual testing to validate functionality, usability, and user experience
• Conduct unit testing, regression testing, performance testing, and load testing to ensure system stability and scalability
• Validate applications built on Appian, Anaplan, and custom solutions developed in Python, C#, and React
• Identify, document, and track defects through their lifecycle using bug tracking systems
• Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues

Automation Testing:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium for web application testing.
• Implement and execute automated tests using Robot Framework, like Testforce Next.
• Utilise Terraform for infrastructure testing and validation.
• Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins for continuous testing.
• Expand test automation coverage and improve test execution efficiency.

API and Backend Testing:

• Design and execute test cases for RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Perform backend validation using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Validate data integrity, security, and API response times.

Performance and Load Testing:

• Plan and execute performance and load testing scenarios to identify system bottlenecks.
• Analyse performance metrics and provide actionable insights for optimisation.
• Work with development teams to implement performance improvements.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Provide detailed status updates on testing progress, test coverage, and quality metrics.
• Participate in defect triage meetings and sprint planning sessions.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Strong expertise in both manual testing and test automation.
• Proven experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Proficiency in API testing and backend validation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience testing applications built on low-code platforms (Appian and Anaplan).
• Hands-on experience with performance and load testing tools (Locust or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Testforce Next framework.
• Knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure testing.
• Familiarity with testing React-based front-end applications.
• Experience in testing applications developed in Python and C#.
• Knowledge of database testing (SQL queries, data validation).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Certification in software testing (ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Testing Tools:

• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI.
• Performance Testing: Locust.
• Test Management: JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar.
• Version Control: Git, GitHub.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying and preventing defects.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and technologies.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.