Senior QA Engineer

Overview

Senior QA Engineer role focused on hands-on API and UI test automation using Selenium and Java, with ownership of test plans, automation frameworks and CI/CD integration, based in the Bangalore office.

What you'll do

• Develop comprehensive end-to-end test plans, oversee their execution, and ensure thorough test coverage using effective strategies.
• Perform test automation across API, backend, and UI components, including the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and efficient automation frameworks and test scripts using Selenium and Java.
• Write high-quality code, review both product and automation code changes, and lead by example in applying coding standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of software engineering principles, including source code control, unit testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
• Work in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, user story refinement, design discussions, QA documentation, and post-release support.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and product managers to understand requirements and define effective test strategies.
• Provide technical recommendations and testing solutions aligned with program goals.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of operational and application issues.
• Implement preventive measures based on root cause findings and propose mitigation strategies for identified project risks.
• Communicate test designs, test artifacts, and quality metrics clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency.
• Ensure QA best practices are followed and mentor junior team members.
• Drive defect triage discussions and support continuous quality improvement across the team.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-9 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on automation.
• Proficiency in Go or Python programming.
• Expertise in API testing and automation using REST Assured, Postman, or similar.
• Solid experience with test frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit or Serenity.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Experience integrating automated tests in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven).
• In-depth understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with cloud-based testing (AWS, Azure).
• Exposure to containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Customer-facing skills to represent Ping Identity well within the customer's environment and drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, project management, and risk mitigation.
• Leading/Involved in the highly available and fault-tolerant enterprise.

Nice to have

• Fundamental knowledge in Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Familiarity with the following protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.

Details

• Full time position based in the Bangalore office.