As an individual contributor, you will be expected to:

Design & Build Automation Frameworks: Create and enhance test automation frameworks for web, API, and backend testing.
CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) to support early and continuous testing.
Test Execution & Reporting: Run tests across various environments, collect metrics, and report test results to ensure rapid developer feedback.
Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to embed quality early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Test Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive test strategies including unit, integration, performance, and end-to-end tests.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Quickly identify and resolve issues in test automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines.
Test Data Management: Automate test data setup and ensure consistency across different environments.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance testing practices, tools, and processes to increase coverage and reduce manual effort.
Performance & Load Testing: Implement automated performance tests to validate scalability and stability in production environments.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience:
5+ years in an SDET or QA Automation Engineer role with a strong emphasis on CI/CD integration.
Testing Tools & Frameworks:
Hands-on experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, etc.
CI/CD Tools:
Deep knowledge of CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI, or Azure DevOps.
Version Control:
Proficient with Git and familiar with branching strategies like GitFlow or trunk-based development.
Programming/Scripting:
Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or Go.
Containerization:
Working experience with Docker and Kubernetes for test environment management.
Performance Testing:
Experience using tools like JMeter, Gatling, etc. for automated performance and load testing.
Monitoring & Logging:
Familiarity with ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.
Agile & DevOps:
Comfortable in Agile/DevOps environments, with a strong focus on collaboration and automation.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Knowledge of security testing practices, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
Experience with microservices-based architecture and understanding of distributed systems
Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest
Exposure to Continuous Testing practices throughout all stages of the SDLC

Software Quality Engineer