Software QA Engineer

Overview
Job Title:
Software QA Engineer

Location:
Hyderabad

Department:
QA Engineering

Type:
Full-Time

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer with 2+ years of proven experience in Java, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, and Maven. The candidate should have hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and the ability to perform SDET responsibilities by designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Experience Required: 2-5 yrs
• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end test automation frameworks with a strong focus on Selenium, Java , Maven , TestNG, and Cucumber using AI-driven enhancements.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product managers to identify test scenarios, expand test coverage, automate them, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply AI-first methodologies to improve test efficiency, reduce flakiness, and proactively identify quality risks
• Build and enhance robust automation frameworks using TestNG, Cucumber, and Page Object Model (POM) to ensure code reusability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Implement data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid testing frameworks based on project requirements.
• Execute smoke, sanity, and regression testing across various environments to ensure product stability before release.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Strong understanding of working with different databases such as Oracle, SQL Server,postgres etc. Ability to write and execute complex SQL queries for data verification.
• Support QA sign-off activities during sprint releases, ensuring that all deliverables meet defined quality standards.
• Raise, document, and track software issues using defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar).
• Analyze customer-reported issues, replicate them in QA environments, and provide detailed evidence for debugging.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction by ensuring defects are accurately identified and validated before release.
• Identify process gaps and suggest improvements to enhance product quality and testing efficiency.
• Research and adopt new QA tools, libraries, and best practices to stay ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Selenium WebDriver with Java: Strong hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automation test suites.
• Frameworks: In-depth knowledge of TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), and Page Object Model (POM) design pattern.
• Build & CI/CD Tools: Proficiency with Jenkins and Maven for build management, continuous integration, and automated execution.
• Manual Testing: Solid understanding of test design techniques, test case creation, execution, and defect tracking.
• API Testing: Experience with Postman or similar tools for validating APIs, endpoints, and integrations.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Scrum or Kanban frameworks with sprint-based delivery.
• Version Control: Strong command of GitHub for maintaining and reviewing automation code repositories.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and debugging skills to identify issues in automation frameworks and application functionalities.
• Defect Management: Clear understanding of the defect lifecycle—from identification to closure, with emphasis on quality and traceability.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Good to Have

• Understanding of Docker, VPAT.
• Understanding of performance testing tools like JMeter.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Azure DevOps, or other project tracking tools.
• Exposure to Cloud-based CI/CD environments.

Company Overview
Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in
data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization
. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

Why Quest
At Quest, Your Work Makes An Impact. You'll Help Organizations Get AI-ready While Building Your Career With a Global Team Of Innovators. We Offer

• Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
• Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
• Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.

Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Quest is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment

free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Quest are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex

(including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or

genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Quest

encourages applicants of all ages.

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