QA Automation Engineer -Backend (Pytest)
- Photon
- 5 - 10 years
- Chennai
- 11 hours ago
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Job Description
Greetings !
Photon Interactive Private Limited is excited to offer excellent opportunities for QA Automation Backend Testing (Pytest) and to join our team at our office located in DLF, Manapakkam, Chennai.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in backend testing using Python and Pytest. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites that ensure the robustness and reliability of our backend services and APIs.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop automated test scripts using Pytest for RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems.
- Build and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable test frameworks and tools.
- Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to understand backend architecture and testing requirements.
- Identify, log, and track bugs through their life cycle using tools like Jira or similar.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Conduct performance and load testing using appropriate tools (e.g., Locust, JMeter, etc.).
- Ensure test environments are properly configured and managed.
- Contribute to improving test strategy, processes, and overall product quality.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in QA automation with a focus on backend testing.
- Strong expertise in Python and Pytest framework.
- Proficient in testing RESTful APIs, including authentication, headers, status codes, payloads, etc.
- Experience with tools like Postman, Curl, or Swagger for manual API testing.
- Familiar with JSON, XML, and data validation.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with mocking/stubbing tools and techniques for backend systems.
- Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) for test data setup and verification.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Knowledge of performance/load testing tools (Locust, JMeter).
- ISTQB or other QA certifications (optional but beneficial).
Salary: Not a constraint for best talents
Position: Permanent
Very good communication skills (written and oral) is must
About Photon:
Photon, a global leader in AI and digital solutions, helps clients accelerate AI adoption and embrace DigitalHyper-expansion to make tomorrow happen today. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100, enabling them to stay agile and future-ready in an era of converging digital and AI boundaries. Powering billions of touchpoints a day, Photon combines AI management, digital innovation, product design thinking, and engineering excellence to drive lasting transformation for F500 clients. We employ several thousand people across dozens of countries. Learn more at www.photon.com !
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If interested in the above opening, plz reply to ra*******************n@ph***n.com with your latest resume along with the following details...
1. Full Name(As mentioned in your Aadhar Card):
2. Total years of experience:
3. Relevant years of experience in Pytest:
4. Relevant years of experience in Backend testing:
5. Date of Birth:
6. Current salary:
7. Expected salary:
Negotiable up to:
8. Notice period:
Negotiable up to:
9. Present Company:
10. Present Location (Kindly specify the exact locality within Chennai):
11. Native Location:
12. Willing to work from DLF - Manapakkam, Chennai / Bangalore(work from office all days and no work from home option available): Yes / No:
13. Highest Educational Qualification:
14. University:
15. Year of completion:
16. Currently working as (Contract / Permanent):
17. Reason for Job Shift:
18. Attended any interview with Photon for the past 6 months: Yes / No:
If Yes, When:
19. Can take an in-person interview at DLF - Chennai: Yes / No:
Note:
a. Kindly go through the Job Description completely before sending your profile
b. Fill up all the details requested above, so that it will be helpful for us to process your profile immediately for the requirement.
c. If you feel that you have worked on the technologies mentioned in the requirement details, please make sure to mention them in the projects of your profile in which you have worked.
Best Regards,
Rajashree Ramakrishnan
Executive Talent Acquisition
Photon Interactive Private Limited
M: +91 6374449***(WhatsApp)
ra*******************n@ph***n.com
www.photon.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajashree-r-43a544356/
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: Automation Test EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: PhotonLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Backend Testing Pytest Automation API Testing
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