Senior QA Automation (Java and Selenium)

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in Selenium framework development, microservices/API testing, and SQL/database validation. This role requires deep technical expertise, critical thinking, and the ability to design robust automated test strategies for complex, distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain custom Selenium automation frameworks (data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid, or BDD).
• Write scalable and maintainable test scripts for UI, API, and backend testing.
• Perform deep testing of microservices using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Develop and execute automated test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Create SQL queries to validate backend data, perform data integrity checks, and support test case validations.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and other QA engineers to resolve bugs and improve test coverage.
• Own and drive quality standards, advocating for automation best practices across teams.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of QA processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in QA Automation, with strong emphasis on Selenium WebDriver and framework development.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs / microservices, with tools like REST Assured, Postman, SoapUI.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL – able to write complex queries and understand data models.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI).
• Familiarity with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Behave).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., Jmeter, Gatling).
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification (optional but valued).