Lead I - QA Automation Testing

5 - 7 Years
4 Openings
Kochi, Trivandrum

Job Summary

UST® is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior QA Analyst to join a high-performing QA team supporting a leading financial services client in the U.S. The ideal candidate will be responsible for both UI and API test automation and should possess strong problem-solving skills, a passion for quality, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze product requirements and create detailed test plans and strategies.

• Design, develop, and maintain test cases and automated test frameworks for UI and API layers.

• Perform functional, regression, integration, UAT, and Go-Live testing.

• Collaborate with development, product, and business teams to clarify requirements and ensure quality outcomes.

• Review and provide feedback on test artifacts created by peers and junior team members.

• Mentor and supervise junior QA analysts and coordinate testing activities.

• Work closely with offshore (India) QA teams for seamless delivery.

• Provide guidance on performance, stress, usability, and exploratory testing as needed.

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint activities.

Mandatory Skills

• Automation Testing: Proficient in automation of both UI and API using tools like Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, or JUnit.

• Languages/Scripting: Java, Groovy, JavaScript.

• Web Services Testing: Strong knowledge of RESTful services, JSON, and XML data formats; experience using SoapUI or equivalent.

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Git.

• Defect Tracking: Hands-on experience with JIRA.

• Database Testing: Strong SQL scripting and database validation using Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

• Methodologies: Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum/XP and SDLC processes.

• Test Design: Experience with test planning, test case development, test strategy, and automation framework design.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-functional team collaboration.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with BDD/TDD practices and tools like Gherkin.

• Experience with performance testing tools like LoadRunner.

• Working knowledge of FlexUnit, Mercury QTP/UFT.

• Exposure to Unix/Linux environments using Putty and WinSCP.

• Experience in Financial Services domain.

• Experience in supporting Pre-Go-Live/Go-Live testing environments.

• Knowledge of usability and exploratory testing approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• 5–10 years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.

Selenium,Api Testing,Python,Automation Testing