Senior Quality Engineer – Automation; API Functional Testing

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer – Automation with strong expertise in Performance Testing, API Testing, Functional Testing, and Test Automation
. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated and performance testing solutions across cloud-native applications while ensuring high-quality software delivery within Agile environments.

The ideal candidate must have hands‑on experience with JavaScript, Kotlin, Selenium, JMeter, API testing frameworks
, and cloud-based applications. The role requires leadership capabilities, including managing Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) processes, mentoring test teams, and driving quality engineering best practices throughout the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, API, and cloud-based applications.
• Develop and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test Design and execute API testing strategies for RESTful and microservices-based applications.
• Develop automated API test scripts using industry-standard API testing frameworks.
• Validate API functionality, security, integration, and performance requirements.
• Design and execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests.
• Utilize JMeter and other performance testing tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide recommendations for system improvements.
• Produce detailed performance test reports and recommendations.
• Lead and manage testing teams throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications / Education

Certifications (Beneficial)

• ISTQB certifications
• Certified Test Automation Engineer certifications
• AWS Certifications
• Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Test Automation Engineering
  .
• Proficiency in Java Script and Kotlin
  .
• Extensive experience with Selenium Automation Frameworks
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• Strong hands‑on experience with JMeter for performance testing.
• Experience using multiple API testing frameworks and tools
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• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices testing.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications and environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops testing practices.
• Strong understanding of software quality engineering principles.

Methodologies

• Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience leading STLC teams and testing processes
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• Experience working within Agile SDLC environments.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Dev Ops methodologies.