QA Automation Engineer (Functional)

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Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform end-to-end functional testing of web, mobile, and API features
• Design and execute manual test cases for desktop and mobile apps
• Support test automation for regression coverage (approx. 30% of time)
• Develop and maintain scripts using Java + Selenium, Appium (basic level)
• Work on API testing using tools like Postman or Rest Assured
• Collaborate with the QA lead/onsite automation engineer to expand automation coverage
• Participate in Agile ceremonies – stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives
• Validate data using basic SQL queries for test data setup and verification
• Document test results, raise and track defects, and validate bug fixes
• Engage in release validation activities, including post-deployment smoke testing
• Be available for flexible work hours with partial EST time zone overlap
• Contribute to requirement reviews and test planning activities
• Gain exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Git for source/version control

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in software QA/testing
• Basic experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, and Rest Assured
• Familiar with Java programming and understanding of object-oriented principles
• Exposure to BDD using Gherkin syntax
• Experience testing web and mobile apps in a multi-device environment
• Familiarity with test case management (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)
• Exposure to defect tracking tools like JIRA
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Git is a plus
• Willingness to learn low-code/no-code automation and AI tools in testing

Skills and Behaviors:

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Good communication and collaboration skills across QA, Dev, and Product teams
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Willingness to upskill in automation frameworks and testing trends
• Understanding of QA fundamentals including defect lifecycle , test types, and Agile principles