QA Engineer, 2

Job Title
QA Engineer, 2

Job Description
About Dotdash Meredith:
Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith's over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. Dotdash Meredith is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) ).

Meredith India Services Pvt. Ltd. (a Dotdash Meredith Company)
Meredith India Services Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Dotdash Meredith (USA), the parent company of over 40 iconic brands like PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living, and many more. We provide offshore support to Dotdash Meredith within Research & Analytics, Technology, Finance, Operations, Consumer Marketing & Revenue, and Shared Services domains.

Operating out of Bengaluru, Dotdash Meredith India employs a diverse and vibrant workforce with an engaging workspace. We are energetic, strong & dynamic and form a solid foundation that celebrates our work culture. We're looking for bright, engaged, creative, and fun people to join our inspiring team.

Our Core Values

• Champion Accountability
• Respect
• Expect Integrity
• Act Now, Not Later
• Make it Matter

Job Summary
Dotdash is looking for a QA Engineer 2 with Java Frameworks to partner with the development teams responsible for the core web framework that powers the websites for one of the largest and fastest-growing online publishers. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of how to develop automated functional tests for Web applications & Service layer. The ideal candidate is capable of critiquing functional requirements and design choices and their impact on how applications behave in the production environment for millions of users. She or he will be able to work with the QA managers in modifying STLC processes and maintain high-quality work product while accelerating delivery. This role requires experience with testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and a deep understanding of JavaScript programming.

Primary Responsibilities

• This position requires a highly competent, self-directed individual who can help shape processes and define testing standards.
• We are looking for someone with experience in navigating a variety of technical environments.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently on their own as well as contribute to group projects and complete tasks on schedule in a fast-paced, upbeat environment.
• Potential candidates should have extensive experience testing the functionality, compatibility, and integration of web applications.
• Design, develop, and execute automated tests using Java and RestAssured.
• Should be well-versed in API & Integration testing and automation using tools like Postman, Rest assured, and Node.
• It would be great to have hands-on knowledge using JavaScript frameworks such as Cypress, Protractor, or Playwright.
• Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve defects and other issues.
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites to ensure product quality.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in software testing and automation.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of developer tools like Chrome Dev/Firebug.
• Strong knowledge of deployment practices into Production environments and Jenkins pipelines in including Jenkins DSL to create and modify pipelines.
• You understand the importance of not only testing but also reporting, especially in the context of CI/CD tooling. You have experience with source code systems like Bitbucket or equivalent.
• Participate in daily cross-functional SCRUMs for projects running concurrently.
• Produce status reports, prioritize bugs, and contribute to Sprint planning sessions.
• Familiarity with how web applications are deployed in the context of cloud environments and container-based technologies like Docker.
• Lead the functional team, provide guidance, and enable continuous skill development in the functional area
• Manage and mentor QA engineers on your team to grow their skills and prepare them for increased responsibility.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's in Engineering (B.E./ B.Tech Degree) with 5+ years of experience in developing/scripting automated functional tests in Java.
• Interested in expanding your history of mentorship and guidance into a leadership role.
• Experienced with API automation using tools like Postman, Rest Assured using Java.
• Expertise in automating complex headless applications and web applications using complex frameworks.
• Experience with test management tools such as TestRail or Zephyr is a plus.
• Experience with JavaScript programming and frameworks such as Cypress, Protractor, or Playwright is a plus.
• Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts, and automated scripts.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies and practices.
• Familiarity with software configuration management, release management, and database manipulation, like git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud-based development practices in AWS/GCP and container native technologies like Docker.
• Highly proficient in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver and manage deadlines in an agile development environment.

What will you learn on this job?
You'll participate in and help fine-tune a delivery-focused development culture that champions collaboration, innovative thinking, and technical excellence, while maintaining a foundation of work/life balance.

Designation:
QA Engineer, 2

Shift
Timings:
1 p.m. to 10 p.m. IST

Work Location:
Ecoworld, Bengaluru

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.