Experience Required: 10 - 12 Years Location: Chennai Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software QA Engineer (SDET) to lead our testing efforts. This role requires expertise in manual and automation testing, Selenium, API testing with Rest Assured, and CI/CD pipeline integration. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of microservices testing and automation frameworks to ensure high-quality and scalable applications. Key Responsibilities: 1. Test Strategy and Planning • Define, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing. • Design and implement end-to-end automation frameworks and strategies. 2. Automation Testing • Develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Selenium/playwright for web applications. • Automate API testing using Rest Assured, Postman, or similar tools. • Implement performance testing using JMeter or Gatling. 3. Manual Testing • Conduct exploratory, functional, and usability testing where automation isn’t applicable. • Identify and document defects, and ensure timely resolution. 4. CI/CD Integration • Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines. • Ensure automated scripts run seamlessly during build, test, and deployment cycles. 5. Microservices Testing • Test microservices for reliability, performance, and scalability. • Validate service contracts and dependencies between microservices. 6. Collaboration and Reporting • Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to align testing strategies with project goals. • Generate and share detailed test reports and metrics with stakeholders. Tech Stack and Tools: Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Rest Assured, Cypress. Programming Languages: Java (preferred), Python, JavaScript API Testing: Rest Assured, Postman, SoapUI Performance Testing: JMeter, Gatling CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI Containerization & Microservices: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket Database Testing: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields. Qualifications and Experience: • 9+ years of software testing experience (manual & automation). • Strong knowledge of API automation using Rest Assured. • Good understanding of microservices testing. • Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps pipelines. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.