Senior Software Engineer
Posted
Summary
A QA Automation Analyst role at IT services firm Virtusa in Toronto: develop and execute automated tests (Python/Java/JavaScript) with tools like Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress, integrate them into CI pipelines, run functional, regression, API, and performance testing, and mentor team members.
Experienced QA Analyst
Location: PCS CA, Toronto
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Job Summary: We are seeking an Experienced QA Analyst with 5 to 8 years of expertise in testing strategies and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will mentor team members and ensure high software quality standards while actively participating in the development and execution of comprehensive testing plans.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test scripts using Python, Java, or JavaScript, while writing comprehensive test plans and defining the scope for complex projects.
- Review technical specifications and user stories with product teams, conducting root-cause analysis for production defects.
- Establish quality parameters, tracking metrics, and reporting standards to ensure adherence to software quality benchmarks.
- Embed automated tests into deployment and continuous integration pipelines, executing functional, regression, API, and performance testing.
Mandatory Skills
- Proficiency in Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium (Advanced)
- Experience with Postman, SoapUI, Apache JMeter (Advanced)
- Strong knowledge of SQL clients, Git, and Jenkins (Advanced)
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Datadog APM (Deal Breaker Skill)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in software testing are a plus.