Qa Automation Testing Engineer

Software Developer in Test (SDET) QA Automation( Immediate Joiner Preferred) Location: Bangalore Experience: 48 Years About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in test automation, Selenium, Python/Java, API testing, and Agile methodologies . You will play a key role in designing automation frameworks, ensuring product quality, and driving testing best practices across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with QA Leads, Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software releases. • Own the complete Software Testing Lifecycle, including: Functional Testing Regression Testing Performance Testing Automation Testing • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance scalable automation frameworks, preferably using BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) practices. • Develop and execute automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend testing. • Build and implement QA strategies focused on early automation adoption and continuous quality improvement. • Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing. • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. • Collaborate closely with development teams to identify defects early and improve overall software quality. • Establish and maintain QA best practices, governance processes, and testing standards. • Define and track QA metrics, KPIs, and test coverage to ensure release readiness. • Support management of QA and UAT environments as needed. • Stay updated with emerging technologies, including AI-driven testing and No-Code/Low-Code automation tools. Required Skills & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • 4–8 years of experience in QA Automation / Software Testing. • Strong experience in Selenium WebDriver for UI automation. • Proficiency in Python and/or Java for automation scripting. • Experience in designing and developing automation frameworks, preferably BDD-based (Cucumber, Behave, etc.). • Strong understanding of: Test Automation Manual Testing Test Planning Functional Testing Regression Testing • Hands-on experience with API/Backend Automation Testing (REST APIs, Postman, Rest Assured, etc.). • Experience with Performance Testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling . • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.). • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within distributed teams. Preferred Skills Experience with AI-powered software testing tools. Exposure to No-Code/Low-Code automation platforms. Experience with DevOps practices and Continuous Testing. Knowledge of QA/UAT environment management. Experience in the Financial Services domain. Leadership or mentoring experience is an added advantage. Key Technologies Selenium WebDriver Python Java BDD Frameworks (Cucumber, Behave) API Testing (Postman, Rest Assured) Performance Testing (JMeter, LoadRunner) Git Jenkins / Azure DevOps / GitLab CI SQL Agile / Scrum Preferred Candidate Profile Strong ownership and accountability. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced Agile environment. Passion for quality engineering, automation, and continuous improvement. Self-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.