Software QA Automation Engineer

Company Description

Smart Food Safe is a leading SaaS-based product company revolutionizing food safety and compliance solutions. We are seeking a passionate and driven Software QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Bangalore office, contributing to the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge platform.

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive Software QA Automation Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to design, develop, and execute automated testing frameworks for our SaaS platform ( Web and Mobile app). The ideal candidate is a go-getter with a strong focus on QA automation using the latest technologies, coupled with hands-on expertise in performance, security, and penetration testing. This role offers significant career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Automation Testing: Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts using modern tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar) to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust to validate system scalability and reliability.
• Security & Penetration Testing: Perform security testing, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or equivalent to ensure the platform's security.
• Test Planning & Execution: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, test cases, and execute automated and manual tests for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and delivery.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Quality Advocacy: Promote best practices in QA processes, contributing to a culture of quality across the development lifecycle.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest QA automation tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans for software projects.
• Test Execution: Oversee test execution, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing in assigned software module.
• Security Testing:
• Collaborate with security experts to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., OWASP).

5. Performance Testing:

• Define performance testing objectives and scenarios.
• Execute load, stress, and scalability tests.
• Analyze performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.

6. Defect Management: Manage defect tracking, triage, and resolution processes.

7. Automation: Drive test automation initiatives and ensure efficient test coverage.

8. Process Improvement: Continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and tools.

9. Collaboration: Work closely with development, product, and project management teams.

10. Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality.

11. Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on key quality metrics.

12. Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as SOC2 and GDPR.

Required Skills and Qualifiacations:

Experience:

2-4 years of hands-on experience in QA automation, with a focus on web-based SaaS applications.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in automation tools like Playwright, Selenium,
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, Locust).
• Knowledge of security and penetration testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
• Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.

Soft Skills:

• Go-getter attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Availability: Immediate joiners preferred.

Why Join Us :

• Career Growth: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS products with significant career advancement potential.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team leveraging the latest technologies to solve real-world challenges.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to ensuring the quality and security of a platform that drives food safety and compliance globally.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values initiative and innovation.