Software QA Automation Engineer

Company Description

Smart Food Safe is a leading SaaS-based product company revolutionizing food safety and compliance solutions. We are seeking a passionate and driven Software QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Bangalore office, contributing to the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge platform.

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive Software QA Automation Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to design, develop, and execute automated testing frameworks for our SaaS platform ( Web and Mobile app). The ideal candidate is a go-getter with a strong focus on QA automation using the latest technologies, coupled with hands-on expertise in performance, security, and penetration testing. This role offers significant career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

Test Strategy and Planning

- Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans for software projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans and test cases.

Automation Testing

- Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using modern tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and delivery.

Test Execution

- Execute functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests for assigned software modules.

Performance Testing

- Define performance testing objectives and scenarios.
- Conduct load, stress, and scalability tests using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust.
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.

Security Testing

- Perform security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, using tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
- Collaborate with security experts to identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., OWASP).

Defect Management

- Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.
- Manage defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes, working closely with developers for timely resolution.

Quality Advocacy and Process Improvement

- Promote best practices in QA processes to foster a culture of quality across the development lifecycle.
- Continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and tools.

Collaboration

- Work closely with development, product, and project management teams to ensure alignment on quality goals.

Risk Assessment

- Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality.

Metrics and Reporting

- Monitor and report on key quality metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Compliance

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as SOC2 and GDPR.

Stay Updated

- Keep abreast of the latest QA automation tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience:

2-4 years of hands-on experience in QA automation, with a focus on web-based SaaS applications.

Technical Skills:

- Proficiency in automation tools like Playwright, Selenium,
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, Locust).
- Knowledge of security and penetration testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
- Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.

Soft Skills:

- Go-getter attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Availability: Immediate joiners preferred.

Why Join Us :

- Career Growth: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS products with significant career advancement potential.
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team leveraging the latest technologies to solve real-world challenges.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to ensuring the quality and security of a platform that drives food safety and compliance globally.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values initiative and innovation.