Software Developer (SQL) - Hybrid in Chennai, India

Opening for SDET- 10 years needed- Chennai – Hybrid.
Job Description:

This is a position in Quality Engineering responsible for developing and executing performance and automation tests. This position works with management to enhance quality and process standards and to plan and execute effective and efficient test approaches to accomplish on-time and efficient delivery of high-quality software products and/or data. This intermediate understanding of QA testing includes different testing methodologies, legacy, and innovation/acquisition products.
Education/Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Test Engineering
• BS degree with computer science, quality assurance, or engineering emphasis or equivalent preferred
• Experience in different automation frameworks such as Data driven, Keyword driven and hybrid framework
• Familiarity with designing and running performance tests is a plus
• Solid experience in designing and building automation frameworks from the ground up using Java or other programming languages
• Experience in Maven, IntelliJ, Jenkins, GitHub, CI/CD is a plus
• Experience working on applications with multi-tier architecture (Required)
• Knowledge of databases and SQL
• XML, SOAP WebServices Testing
• Ability to work in a complex and ever-changing environment
• Working knowledge of defect tracking tools such as Jira and Zephyr

Responsibility level:

~ Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor

Skills:

Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time (Required)
Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback (Required)
Intermediate knowledge of QA Methodologies; knowledge of process improvement
Intermediate understanding of the software development process
Advanced written/communication skills
Intermediate project management skills
Intermediate proficiency in working within budgets
Intermediate understanding of industry trends
Proven ability to identify and implement continuous improvement practices
Constructing and executing test plans
Understanding of automation/other tools that increase testing efficiency
Proven research skills

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and approve test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures
Review and approve testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability
Research available tools and leads or participates in initiatives to identify and implement those that will cost-effectively enhance testing capabilities and product quality
Configures, maintains, and/or administers testing tools or environments
Develop and execute automated testing for assigned projects to enable delivery of high-quality software products and services successfully and consistently on time, on budget, and to specification
Review documentation of software defects and assign software developers to investigate and resolve the issue
Review and approve test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness or to mitigate risks
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems
All other duties as assigned