QA Engineer

About this role

This is a remote position. We are seeking a dedicated and talented QA Engineer with 5+ years experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in software testing, with a focus on automated testing frameworks and tools. Your expertise in Pytest, API testing, performance testing, Cypress, and Playwright will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our software products.​ Key Responsibilities:​ Design, develop, and execute automated tests using Pytest for backend testing and Cypress/Playwright for frontend testing. Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for backend services using industry-standard tools and frameworks. Conduct API testing to ensure high-quality integration and robustness of system interactions. Develop and maintain performance testing suites to ensure the scalability and responsiveness of applications. Collaborate with development teams to identify system requirements and incorporate quality assurance measures from the initial stages of development. Analyze test results, report on test execution, and track defects to ensure timely resolution. Enhance and maintain the automation framework to support continuous integration and continuous deployment processes. Participate in code reviews and design discussions to ensure best practices and high-quality standards in test script development. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in software testing. Requirements Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. 3-4 years of experience in QA testing with a strong focus on automation in API At Least 2 years of experience in Cypress/Playwright Proficient with Pytest and scripting in Python. Experienced in API testing and using tools such as Postman or similar. Experience with database testing, including SQL and familiarity with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Perform thorough regression testing and ensure continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices are followed. Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and methodologies. Proficient with modern frontend testing frameworks such as Cypress and Playwright. Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desirable Skills: Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs. Prior experience in an Agile development environment. Originally posted on Himalayas