Sr QA Engineer - Selenium (6+ years) (India)

Senior QA Engineer - 6+ years - Kochi/Bengaluru - Hybrid Role Overview Senior QA Engineer with strong experience in manual testing and automation testing using Java Selenium. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), along with hands-on experience in API testing, database testing (SQL), and mobile testing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this role. Key Responsibilities - Analyze requirements, functional specifications, and user stories to identify test scenarios. - Design, develop, and execute manual test cases for web, mobile, and API applications. - Develop and maintain automation test scripts using Java Selenium. - Perform API testing using tools such as Postman/RestAssured. - Validate data integrity through database testing using SQL queries. - Execute mobile application testing (Android/iOS functional and regression). - Identify, log, track, and retest defects using defect management tools. - Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders. - Participate in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies. - Ensure adherence to QA processes, standards, and best practices. - Provide clear and timely test status reports and quality metrics. Required Skills & Experience - 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance. - Strong hands-on experience in manual testing. - Experience in automation testing using Java and Selenium. - Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. - Hands-on experience in API testing. - Strong knowledge of database testing using SQL. - Experience in mobile testing (native or hybrid apps). - Ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and propose solutions. - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). - Robust problem-solving and analytical skills. .