Senior QA Automation Specialist | Brillio | Pune | 7+ years

Job Description: Senior QA Automation Specialist

Responsibilities:

Test Automation Strategy & Framework Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using open source tools for web, API, and UI testing
• Architect scalable and maintainable test solutions that support our diverse application landscape
• Implement best practices for test automation, including code reusability, maintainability, and reporting
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to testing methodologies and frameworks
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in test automation and quality assurance

Test Implementation & Execution:

• Develop and execute comprehensive automated test suites across Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft 365, and custom applications
• Design and implement end-to-end, integration, and system-level automated tests
• Create data-driven test scenarios that thoroughly validate application functionality
• Implement performance, load, and security testing using appropriate open source tools
• Analyze test results, identify patterns, and provide detailed defect reports with clear reproduction steps

CI/CD Integration & DevOps Collaboration:

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to optimize test execution in automated build and deployment processes
• Implement test environment management strategies that support efficient test execution
• Develop metrics and reporting to track test coverage, execution time, and quality trends
• Contribute to release readiness assessments based on quality metrics and test results

Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with development teams, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and ensure testability
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members
• Collaborate with Salesforce, NetSuite, and custom application delivery teams to align on quality objectives
• Participate in code reviews for both application code and test automation code
• Advocate for quality engineering practices across the organization

Documentation & Knowledge Management:

• Create and maintain comprehensive test automation documentation
• Develop training materials for test frameworks and tools
• Document testing standards, processes, and best practices
• Contribute to the creation of reusable test assets and knowledge repositories
• Ensure proper documentation of test coverage, known issues, and workarounds

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance with at least 5 years focused on test automation

• Expert-level proficiency with open source testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, RestAssured, or similar frameworks
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Extensive experience with API testing and web services testing tools
• Experience testing Salesforce, NetSuite, or similar enterprise applications
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and test management tools
• Expertise in developing data-driven and keyword-driven test frameworks
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in an Agile development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an administrator or developer in Salesforce, NetSuite, or Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow
• Experience with mobile application testing
• Relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance (ISTQB, AWS, etc.)
• Experience with test data management strategies and tools
• Background in the energy efficiency or sustainability industry
• Experience leading QA initiatives and mentoring junior team members
• Knowledge of security testing principles and tools
• Experience with AI/ML testing approaches and tools