Quality Assurance Engineer/Lead - Python/Pytest

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Python and Pytest.

- Create, execute, and maintain automated test suites for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.

- Leverage automation tools such as Tricentis Tosca and Selenium to enhance test coverage and efficiency.

- Write clean, maintainable, and reusable test code following best engineering practices.

- Define and implement QA strategies, test plans, and automation best practices across projects.

- Lead and mentor junior QA engineers, conduct reviews, and ensure quality standards are met.

- Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams in an Agile (Scrum) environment.

- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jenkins.

- Analyze test results, track defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

- Ensure timely test execution and quality sign-off for releases.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 8+ years of experience in automation testing and QA engineering.

- Strong hands-on coding and scripting experience in automation testing.

- Excellent knowledge of QA methodologies, testing life cycle, and best practices.

- Strong proficiency in Python (preferred); experience with Java or JavaScript is acceptable.

- Hands-on experience in creating and maintaining automation tests using :

a. Python & Pytest

b. Selenium

c. Tricentis Tosca

- Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

- Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments.

- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jenkins.

Good to Have :

- Experience in test framework design and architecture.

- Exposure to API and performance testing.

- Experience in leading QA teams or acting as a QA focal point.

- Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments.