Staff Software Engineer - Quality

Location: Mumbai OR Hyderabad

About the Company

We are looking for a highly experienced Staff Engineer to drive the development and optimization of scalable automation frameworks, oversee comprehensive testing strategies, and mentor a team of skilled engineers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in automation tools like Selenium, Appium, and Rest Assured, and a strong command of performance testing tools like JMeter. The role will also involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with organizational goals, driving a culture of quality and efficiency.

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality COE Staff/Lead to guide our efforts in maintaining and enhancing automation frameworks for end-to-end regression testing. The ideal candidate will mentor a team responsible for API testing and performance testing, utilizing tools such as Selenium, Java, Rest Assured, and JMeter. This role requires a solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies. The candidate will play a crucial role in designing and executing comprehensive test plans, collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to identify critical areas, assess potential risks, and establish robust test coverage, all while driving a minimal to zero defects policy.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop automation frameworks:
• Architect scalable and reusable frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Appium, Rest Assured and BrowerStack.
• Oversee integration with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, GitLab).
• Testing strategy and execution:
• Define and execute comprehensive testing strategies for regression, API, and UI tests.
• Ensure optimal test coverage, integrating AI-based tools for self-healing locators and flaky test detection.
• Conduct performance testing using tools like JMeter and Corologix.
• Team leadership:
• Mentor and manage a team of automation engineers, guiding their growth and technical expertise.
• Assign tasks, prioritize workloads, and ensure timelines are met for test execution.
• Collaboration and communication:
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to align testing processes with deployment goals.
• Advocate for best practices in Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Innovation and improvement:
• Introduce low-code/no-code solutions for test automation to empower non-technical users.
• Drive innovation in testing processes with AI and analytics tools.
• Reporting and metrics:
• Implement advanced reporting mechanisms using Allure and Slack notifications.
• Analyze test results and metrics to provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  

What You'll Need

Experience:

• 9-14 years of experience in test automation and framework development.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in automation tools: Selenium, Appium, Rest Assured.
• Strong command of performance testing tools: JMeter, Corologix.
• Programming expertise in Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Leadership Skills:
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Other Skills:
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with AI-driven testing tools for self-healing locators.
• Knowledge of low-code/no-code automation solutions.
• Experience with Slack bots and workflow automation.
  
  

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where we connect the dots for international property payments. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world of PropTech forward, together.

Redpin, Currencies Direct and TorFX are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.