Senior QA Automation Engineer (Selenium Java)
Company: RQ Technologies LLP
Location: Remote (Hiring office in Chennai)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience: 5–10 years (Minimum 7 years in QA, 3+ years in Selenium automation with Java)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead testing efforts for our SaaS-based HRMS applications tailored for public sector clients. The role demands expertise in Selenium WebDriver with Java, combined with strong manual testing skills, to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality software.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead automation testing using Selenium WebDriver with Java
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks for web applications
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Create and execute test plans, test cases, and automated/manual scripts ensuring maximum coverage
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Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
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Conduct API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools
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Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
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Support performance testing (JMeter) to validate application stability under load
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Apply BDD/TDD best practices and manage test data, defect reporting, and metrics tracking
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Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos)
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Collaborate closely with developers to resolve defects quickly and efficiently
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Mentor junior QA engineers and ensure adherence to QA standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
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7+ years in Software QA, with 3+ years in Selenium WebDriver automation using Java
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Strong proficiency in Java programming and OOP principles
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Experience with automation frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber (BDD)
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Hands-on manual testing expertise: regression, functional, exploratory, and integration testing
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Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker)
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API testing experience with Postman, RestAssured, etc.
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Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter) is a plus
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Experience testing in cloud-based environments (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
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Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Role Category: Quality Assurance – Other
Industry: IT Services & Consulting