Senior QA Automation Engineer - IND

Finalsite is the preferred website, communications, enrollment, and marketing platform of more than 7,000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, mass communications tools, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com.

VISION

Finalsite will transform the way school communities engage with their schools.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in improving the quality assurance and automation of our products through the implementation of robust automated testing processes with your proven track record of designing, developing and executing automated test suites for complex software applications. As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in improving the quality assurance and automation of our products through the implementation of robust automated testing processes with your proven track record of designing, developing and executing automated test suites for complex software applications.

LOCATION

Hybrid, Chennai, TN, India

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, identify test automation opportunities, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Write and execute automated test cases for web applications, APIs, and mobile platforms using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in test automation best practices, coding standards, and methodologies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve test processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, identify test automation opportunities, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Write and execute automated test cases for web applications, APIs, and mobile platforms using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in test automation best practices, coding standards, and methodologies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve test processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript/typescript, Shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress or similar tools.
• Proficiency in testing RESTful APIs and web services using tools like Postman, SOAPUI, or similar API testing tools.
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL) and experience in writing SQL queries for data validation and verification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify, troubleshoot, and debug issues in automated test scripts and software applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript/typescript, Shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress or similar tools.
• Proficiency in testing RESTful APIs and web services using tools like Postman, SOAPUI, or similar API testing tools.
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL) and experience in writing SQL queries for data validation and verification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify, troubleshoot, and debug issues in automated test scripts and software applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Python, Ruby on Rails is preferred; React.js/full stack experience is ideal.

Experience: Minimum of 5 - 8 years of professional experience in QA Automation.Experience: Minimum of 5 - 8 years of professional experience in QA Automation.

Link to All Staff Competencies and Mental and Physical Requirements

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities, however, these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of India. Current residency, as well as continued residency, within India is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.

DISCLOSURES

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.