QA Automation Specialist

Sonata Software OverviewIn today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption. On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers.As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation™ playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients.Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) EngineerLocation: Bangalore (In-office, 4 days a week) Experience Level: Mid-levelAbout the RoleWe are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer to join our team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in API testing, automation frameworks, Cypress, and UI testing. You will be responsible for ensuring product quality through comprehensive testing strategies, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for web and API applications.Perform manual and automated testing to ensure high-quality product releases.Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent.Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress (mandatory).Perform UI testing to validate functionality, usability, and responsiveness.Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to identify and resolve issues.Participate in regression testing, smoke testing, and integration testing.Maintain clear documentation of test cases, defects, and test results.Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and automation coverage.Mandatory SkillsAPI Testing (hands-on experience with REST APIs and validation techniques)Automation Testing (strong scripting and framework knowledge)Cypress (expertise in building and maintaining automation test suites)UI Testing (experience validating web interfaces for functionality and consistency)Desired Skills and QualificationsBE/BTech in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.3–5 years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation and APIs.Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript or similar scripting languages.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test integration tools (e.G., Jenkins, GitLab CI).Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and documentation abilities.Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.Why join Sonata Software? At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.