Senior Software Test Automation Engineer - VitalLaw

Job Description

Job Description: We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience, skilled in both manual and automation testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end testing of software applications, with a focus on manual testing (100%) and significant involvement in automation testing (50%). Key Responsibilities: Analyze requirements, create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios. Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing. Lead and mentor junior testers, review their test cases, and provide feedback. Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA). Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues. Conduct exploratory and ad-hoc testing to uncover hidden defects. Ensure test coverage and traceability to requirements. Participate in test estimation, planning, and status reporting. Contribute to process improvements and best practices in testing. Test APIs, backend services, and perform database validation as needed. Work closely with automation teams to identify candidates for automation. Analyze requirements and create detailed, reusable automated test scripts. Develop, maintain, and execute automation tests using tools such as Playwright. Perform regression, smoke, and integration testing using automation frameworks. Collaborate with developers and manual testers to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Maintain and enhance automation frameworks as needed. Perform API automation testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured. Required Skills: 7+ years of experience in manual software testing. 2?3 years of hands-on experience in automation testing. Good understanding for JavaScript. Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle. Experience with programming/scripting languages (JavaScript preferred). Familiarity with test frameworks (BDD, TestNG, JUnit, Mocha, etc.). Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN). Experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Quality Center). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and documentation. Knowledge of SQL for database validation. Experience testing web, mobile, and/or desktop applications. Exposure to API testing (using Postman, SoapUI, etc.) is a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Proficiency in automation tools (like Playwright). Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle. Basic knowledge of API testing and database validation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Qualifications: ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus Experience in performance, security, or usability testing. Familiarity with automation concepts and tools. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.