This role is located in Chandigarh, India.
Upfront is seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team in Chandigarh. As a key member of the engineering team, you will have hands-on expertise in Web and API Automation and be well-versed in testing principles and methodologies.
- Hands-on expertise in Web and API Automation.
- Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress JavaScript framework to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Champion best practices for test automation, including modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot automation issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
- Adhere to Automation Best Practices and Processes, metrics, and methodology throughout SDLC.
- Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and design effective test plans and strategies.
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and QA team members to understand requirements and ensure effective testing.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings, providing insights into testing efforts and collaborating on release planning.
- Conduct exploratory testing to uncover defects that might not be covered by automated tests.
- Performance Testing: Produce large volumes of diverse test data within test environments.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure testability and ensure best practices.
- Maintain systems and technologies that improve the way our clients work. Work in challenging and dynamic environments, and use versatility to create and support technology solutions that meet client requirements from analysis to implementation.
- Continuously improve and optimize QA processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience Creating Automation Framework (using Cypress) and Test Plans.
- Well-versed in testing principles & methodologies, testing methods (Regression testing, Usability testing, Acceptance Testing, System testing, Performance testing, Load Testing, etc.).
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Familiarity with API testing and tools like Postman or similar.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Solid understanding of the software development concepts, including best practices and software design patterns.
- Knowledge of database systems. Proficient in SQL scripts.
- Working knowledge of project management tool Azure DevOps for reporting & further tracking of bugs.
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and provide detailed bug reports.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Azure DevOps).
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Proactive attitude towards learning new technologies and tools.
