Senior Quality Test Engineer

Description :Position : Senior Quality Test Engineer - CRTSpecialization : Copado Robotic Testing (CRT)Experience : 5+ Years Dedicated Automation ExperienceLocation : Bangalore (Hybrid 2 days Onsite at Helios Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli, Bengaluru)Duration : 6-Month Contract (with potential to extend)Job Summary :We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Quality Test Engineer with a minimum of 5+ years of solid automation experience to specialize in Copado Robotic Testing (CRT). This is a critical, hands-on role focused on creating and automating complex QA scenarios and integrating testing within a robust CI/CD pipeline. The ideal candidate will be an automation expert, contributing to quality initiatives for high-value applications. This role requires working a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite) in the Bangalore office.Key Responsibilities :Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) & Test Automation :- Develop, author, and execute complex automated test scripts and "test strips" (test case files) directly within the Copado Robotic Testing (CRT) platform, or similar low-code/pro-code robotic testing tools.- Automate end-to-end QA scenarios for complex business processes, focusing on non-GUI, API, and UI interactions.- Utilize, or quickly master, QWords scripting (or similar keyword-driven automation libraries) to build reusable and maintainable test assets.- Drive the strategy and implementation of automated tests to achieve maximum coverage and reliability, moving beyond basic manual testing practices.CI/CD Integration and Quality Gates :- Design and implement the integration of automated CRT test suites directly into the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Jenkins, Copado DevOps, Azure DevOps) to run as quality gates.- Configure and troubleshoot continuous testing processes, ensuring tests execute reliably and report results accurately upon commit, promotion, or deployment.- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to ensure a shift-left approach to quality and seamless deployment velocity.Framework Development and Alternatives :- Analyze and, where necessary, refactor existing test cases or manually-driven processes for automation.- Apply deep automation expertise to support or transition development efforts using comparable automation skillsets like Selenium WebDriver or Playwright in the absence of direct CRT experience.- Provide expertise in automation architecture, code reviews, and standards to ensure the longevity and stability of the test framework.Qualifications :- Experience : Mandatory 5+ years of dedicated experience as a Quality Automation Tester/Engineer.- Test Automation Tool (Absolute Priority) : Proven, hands-on experience with Copado Robotic Testing (CRT).- OR Demonstrable, expert-level experience with open-source tools like Selenium WebDriver or Playwright is considered a comparable skillset.- Scripting/Code : Proficiency in creating robust, scalable test scripts, understanding of object-oriented concepts, and experience with relevant scripting languages (Python, JavaScript).- CI/CD : Strong working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline integration, version control systems (Git), and setting up automated quality gates.- Core QA : Expert knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies (Agile/Scrum).Preferred Skills :- Domain Expertise (Huge Plus) : Automated testing experience specific to Salesforce.com applications (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, etc.).- Specialized Domain (Extra Plus) : Direct automated testing experience with Salesforce CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote).- Certification : Copado Robotic Testing Certification or relevant advanced automation certifications (Selenium/Playwright certifications).- Testing Techniques : Experience with API automation testing (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured) to complement UI testing. (ref:hirist.tech)