Senior Automation Testing @ Sequoia Applied

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer

Experience: 4 to 6 years

Location: Chennai / Kochi / Trivandrum

Employment Type: Full-time

• Design and execute test scenarios to validate the functionality of data-intensive applications, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform data validation to verify the correctness of data processing in systems written using Azure Functions, Service Bus, and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and execute test cases for queue-based and topic-based messaging systems, ensuring messages are processed correctly and in the right order.
• Validate the functionality of timer-triggered processes and ensure they handle large datasets efficiently.
• Test and validate stored procedures and database interactions in PostgreSQL, ensuring data consistency and performance.
• Create and manage test data for various scenarios, including edge cases, large datasets, and high-load conditions.
• Simulate and conduct performance testing and load testing to ensure the system scales effectively under high data volumes.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar, and work with developers to resolve issues.

• Knowledge on automation testing frameworks like Selenium / Cypress/ Karate or similar
• Expertise on Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing, Performance Testing is essential.
• Knowledge in writing basic database queries using PostgreSQL / MySQL for performing data validations.
• Good to have knowledge on REST API testing tools like Postman, SOAP UI, etc.
• Load Testing and Security Testing knowledge is an added advantage
• Having knowledge on Azure Test Plans is an added advantage
• Knowledge to use liquidJS to generate large datasets is an added advantage

• Performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Understanding of Scrum framework including sprint planning, stand-ups retrospectives
• Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.