Software Development in Testing

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer / QA Analyst to join a fast-paced Agile development team supporting enterprise software applications. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software through test planning, automation, API validation, and end-to-end testing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python scripting, Java-based applications, automated testing frameworks, and API testing while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts for enterprise applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Design and execute business use cases that accurately reflect real-world customer scenarios.
• Develop Python scripts to support testing of Java-based middleware and backend services.
• Perform API testing using REST, JSON, and Swagger to validate application functionality and data integrity.
• Track and report quality assurance metrics, including defect trends, test execution results, and overall test status.
• Log, document, and assist in troubleshooting software defects through resolution.
• Analyze software quality data and recommend process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in release planning, sprint activities, and risk assessments to identify potential delivery issues and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams throughout the Agile software development lifecycle.
• Support CI/CD testing activities using Jenkins and assist with automated build validation.
• Utilize Splunk and other diagnostic tools to analyze application logs and investigate production or test failures.
• Maintain test documentation, test evidence, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with organizational testing standards and best practices.
• Mentor team members on QA processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5-8 years of overall Quality Assurance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on Python scripting experience.
• Strong experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress.
• Experience testing Java-based applications or middleware.
• Experience performing API testing using REST, JSON, Swagger, or similar tools.
• Experience using Jenkins for CI/CD testing activities.
• Experience using Splunk or similar log analysis tools.
• Experience with test management tools such as Test Rail.
• Experience working in Windows environments within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, C#, VBScript, or JScript.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment.

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale applications.
• Experience with test automation framework development and maintenance.
• Exposure to media, telecommunications, or customer-facing digital platforms.
• Experience with performance or reliability testing.
• Familiarity with modern Dev Ops and CI/CD practices.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.