Staff Engineer (qa - Api Testing) Job in Nagarro

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer with 7+ years of expertise in software testing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, and will have hands-on experience in testing APIs, microservices, and web applications. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our software applications, working collaboratively with development teams to deliver exceptional products.

Key Requirements:

• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a focus on API, microservices, and web application testing.
  • Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Hands-on experience with coding in Java, and the ability to write efficient, modular, and maintainable code.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with open-source testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Rest Assured, Karate, Cucumber BDD, TestNG, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and pub-sub technologies.
  • Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
  • Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps.
• Agile & Process Knowledge:
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
  • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • A great team player with the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Requirements & Test Planning:

  • Understand the project s functional and non-functional requirements, and the business context of the application.
  • Document and validate requirements with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Collaborate with clients to identify the scope of testing, expectations, acceptance criteria, and availability of test data and environment.
  • Work closely with the product owner to define and refine acceptance criteria for testing.
  • Prepare comprehensive test plans and strategies, estimating test effort and preparing schedules for testing activities.

• Test Automation & Execution:

  • Design and develop automated testing frameworks following the project's design and coding guidelines.
  • Set up best practices for test automation to ensure efficient and effective testing.
  • Execute automated and manual tests, ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of the application.

• Quality & Risk Management:

  • Identify, mitigate, and resolve business and technical risks throughout the testing phase.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, analyzing multiple alternatives to find the best solutions.
  • Prepare detailed test reports summarizing the outcome of testing, and recommend whether the application is in a shippable state.

• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

  • Communicate measurable quality metrics, highlight problem areas, and suggest solutions for improvement.
  • Participate in retrospective meetings to identify root causes of quality issues and recommend ways to continuously improve the testing process.
  • Conduct demos of the application for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all defects are tracked and resolved.
  • Review all testing artifacts prepared by the team and ensure defects are tracked to closure.
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to triage and prioritize defects for resolution.
  • Provide constructive feedback to the team and set clear expectations for quality deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.