Mid-Level QA / Testing Automation Engineer

Quality Assurance & Testing
. Ensure data correctness, pipeline reliability, and regression safety across all environments through comprehensive automated testing
. Define and implement robust data testing strategies aligned with project requirements and industry best practices
. Develop comprehensive test cases covering functional, regression, integration, and performance scenarios
. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage

Automation & Technical Excellence
. Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools
. Implement continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines
. Identify opportunities for test automation and drive automation initiatives
. Conduct code reviews for test scripts and ensure adherence to coding standards

Collaboration & Documentation
. Work closely with development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements
. Document test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test results
. Provide clear and timely reporting on testing progress, defects, and quality metrics
. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives

Education & Experience
. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
. 3-5 years of experience in QA and test automation
. Proven experience in developing and executing automated test scripts

Technical Skills
. Strong proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Pytest)
. Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript)
. Knowledge of data testing concepts and tools for data validation
. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
. Understanding of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
. Knowledge of SQL and database testing

Professional Competencies
. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
. Good communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly
. Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Preferred Qualifications
. Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
. Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
. Experience with data pipeline testing and ETL validation
. ISTQB or similar QA certifications
. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments