Advaiya Solutions - Quality Assurance Automation Tester

About the Role :

- Lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks from scratch using industry-standard tools and best practices.

- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing across various platforms (web, mobile, API).

- Integrate automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline to facilitate early detection of defects.

- Collaborate closely with development, product, and DevOps teams to understand project requirements and define test strategies.

- Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with developers to resolve issues in a timely manner.

- Mentor and guide junior QA team members on automation best practices, framework usage, and test script development.

- Perform performance, load, and stress testing to identify system bottlenecks and ensure application stability under high traffic.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the QA automation space and recommend improvements to the existing testing processes.

- Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and comprehensive reports on test activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with at least 4 years dedicated to test automation.

- Proven expertise in building and maintaining test automation frameworks.

- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

- In-depth experience with leading test automation tools, including Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.

- Strong experience with API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or Karate.

- Hands-on experience with version control systems, especially Git.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

- Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

- Experience with test management tools like Jira, TestRail, or qTest.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Knowledge of performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.

- ISTQB or other relevant professional certifications.

- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.